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Hollins

Virginia · 15,574 residents · 8.605 sq mi
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Hollins has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $178,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,574
+9%since 2000
from 14,309 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,810 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+2%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Hollins
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,958
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,264 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,252
+60%since 2000
from $21,984 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(12,885)
Black5.9%(849)
Hispanic / Latino1%(147)
Asian1.9%(266)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(2,976)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(11,519)
Black11.1%(1,727)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(902)
Asian4.4%(688)
Other2.9%(452)
Diversity Score51.6%(8,043)
Diversity Score
52
+148%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+129%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hollins, Virginia?

Hollins, Virginia has about 15,574 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hollins, Virginia?

The typical household in Hollins, Virginia earns about $67,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hollins, Virginia expensive?

In Hollins, Virginia, the median home is worth about $178,200, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Hollins, Virginia?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hollins, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hollins, Virginia?

About 6.2% of people in Hollins, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hollins, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hollins, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,329 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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