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Horse Pasture

Virginia · 2,236 residents · 9.64 sq mi
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Horse Pasture has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,216. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,600. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,236
−1%since 2000
from 2,255 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
232 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+18%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Horse Pasture
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,216
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,036 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,247
+57%since 2000
from $17,368 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(1,578)
Black28%(631)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(1,168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(1,420)
Black29.9%(668)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian5.1%(113)
Other0.5%(12)
Diversity Score63.1%(1,411)
Diversity Score
63
+22%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+133%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+29.3 ptssince 2017
from 54.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horse Pasture, Virginia?

Horse Pasture, Virginia has about 2,236 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horse Pasture, Virginia?

The typical household in Horse Pasture, Virginia earns about $54,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horse Pasture, Virginia expensive?

In Horse Pasture, Virginia, the median home is worth about $123,600, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Horse Pasture, Virginia?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Horse Pasture, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horse Pasture, Virginia?

About 22.7% of people in Horse Pasture, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horse Pasture, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Horse Pasture, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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