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Hiwassee

Virginia · 264 residents · 5.14 sq mi
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Hiwassee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,397. Population has grown 30% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2011, reaching $86,100. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
+30%vs 2011
vs 203 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
44.9
−10%vs 2011
vs 49.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
44128211294378201020202024Hiwassee
202472
201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 51.9%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.8%(18)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.2%(19)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.4%(17)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.8%(10)
US avg: 7%
25 to 348.7%(23)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4415.5%(41)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414%(37)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6416.7%(44)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7413.6%(36)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.9%(13)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.4%(1)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,397
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $19,152 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,508
−14%vs 2011
vs $15,696 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.361 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade55.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade27.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−52.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
38.4%
−14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.7
+28%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2023
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hiwassee on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(257)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German51.4%(166)
English30.3%(98)
American17.6%(57)
Scottish3.7%(12)
French3.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.7%
+10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 15.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Female
47.7%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.3%
+11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married18.2%(8)
Married13.6%(6)
Widowed68.2%(30)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married32.1%(9)
Widowed46.4%(13)
Divorced21.4%(6)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hiwassee, Virginia?

Hiwassee, Virginia has about 264 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hiwassee, Virginia?

The typical household in Hiwassee, Virginia earns about $23,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hiwassee, Virginia expensive?

In Hiwassee, Virginia, the median home is worth about $86,100.

How educated are people in Hiwassee, Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hiwassee, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hiwassee, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Hiwassee, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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