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Hurt

Virginia · 1,267 residents · 3.476 sq mi
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Hurt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,986. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,900. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
1,267
−1%since 2000
from 1,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
364 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+11%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Hurt
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,986
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,467 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,753
+59%since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,095)
Black12%(153)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(376)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(1,022)
Black12.7%(161)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(24)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other1.3%(17)
Diversity Score36.8%(467)
Diversity Score
37
+25%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+115%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hurt, Virginia?

Hurt, Virginia has about 1,267 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hurt, Virginia?

The typical household in Hurt, Virginia earns about $37,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hurt, Virginia expensive?

In Hurt, Virginia, the median home is worth about $120,900, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Hurt, Virginia?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hurt, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hurt, Virginia?

About 15.0% of people in Hurt, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hurt, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hurt, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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