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Hiwassee

Virginia · 212 residents · 5.14 sq mi
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Hiwassee has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,829. Population has fallen 32% since 2019, a loss of 98 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−32%since 2019
from 310 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
51.0
−14%since 2019
from 59.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
44128211294378201020202024Hiwassee
202472
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 50.9%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(11)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.8%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.4%(20)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(13)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(24)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(23)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.8%(23)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6422.6%(48)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.2%(30)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.4%(5)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,829
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,855 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$28,713
−8%since 2019
from $31,221 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2019
from 31.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade47.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.5%
+24.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
24.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(205)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Scottish37.6%(86)
Irish12.7%(29)
German9.2%(21)
RANKED:Largest Scottish population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+2%since 2019
from 24.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Female
41.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hiwassee, Virginia?

The typical household in Hiwassee, Virginia earns about $72,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hiwassee, Virginia?

About 5.1% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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