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Independent Hill

Virginia · 7,419 residents · 8.916 sq mi
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Independent Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $507,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents. Households here earn about 141% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,419
−1%vs 2011
vs 7,510 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
832 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 842 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+3%vs 2011
vs 37.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,721
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $147,128 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,960
+2%vs 2011
vs $47,153 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
86.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.296 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$507,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $465,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.4% in 2011
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.9%
−30.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+9%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic70%(5,257)
Black13.7%(1,026)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(334)
Asian5.2%(394)
Other6.6%(499)
Diversity Score60.3%(4,527)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(5,155)
Black13.7%(1,014)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(714)
Asian3.9%(292)
Other1.9%(142)
Diversity Score59.1%(4,386)
Diversity Score
59
−2%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 42.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.4%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.1% in 2011
Female
47.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.9% in 2011
Foreign born
9.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independent Hill, Virginia?

Independent Hill, Virginia has about 7,419 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independent Hill, Virginia?

The typical household in Independent Hill, Virginia earns about $147,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independent Hill, Virginia expensive?

In Independent Hill, Virginia, the median home is worth about $507,500, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Independent Hill, Virginia?

About 52.5% of adults age 25 and over in Independent Hill, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independent Hill, Virginia?

About 0.5% of people in Independent Hill, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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