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Independent Hill

Virginia · 10,165 residents · 8.916 sq mi
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Independent Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $179,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $539,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 135% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% 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
10,165
+10%since 2019
from 9,204 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,140 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 1,032 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+3%since 2019
from 38.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$179,797
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $173,358 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,082
+8%since 2019
from $56,633 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
90.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
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
$539,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $502,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,125
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,819 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.6% in 2019
6.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+4%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(5,538)
Black18.6%(1,711)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(993)
Asian6.6%(612)
Other3.8%(350)
Diversity Score73.2%(6,741)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(5,355)
Black18%(1,834)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(1,535)
Asian6.6%(671)
Other4.1%(420)
Diversity Score79.6%(8,087)
Diversity Score
80
+9%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
−1%since 2019
from 43.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 70.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 74.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Female
48.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Foreign born
11.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independent Hill, Virginia?

Independent Hill, Virginia has about 10,165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Independent Hill, Virginia earns about $179,797 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 $539,800, and the typical rent is about $3,125 a month.

How educated are people in Independent Hill, Virginia?

About 56.8% 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 1.8% of people in Independent Hill, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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