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Hot Springs

Virginia · 524 residents · 5.574 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
524
+5%since 2019
from 499 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
94 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 90 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+67%since 2019
from 28.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
420524628732836201020202024Hot Springs
2024487
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,727
+4%since 2019
from $32,530 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$677
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
33.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(386)
Black14%(70)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(27)
Asian3%(15)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score47.3%(236)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(418)
Black9.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(14)
Asian1.7%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.3%(169)
Diversity Score
32
−32%since 2019
from 47 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
−14%since 2019
from 12.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 77.2% 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
24.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2019
from 30.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Female
53.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Foreign born
12.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hot Springs, Virginia?

Hot Springs, Virginia has about 524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Hot Springs, Virginia expensive?

In Hot Springs, Virginia, the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Hot Springs, Virginia?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hot Springs, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hot Springs, Virginia?

About 32.5% of people in Hot Springs, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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