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Jarratt

Virginia · 646 residents (2025 est.) · 1.258 sq mi
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Jarratt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,671. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $216,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
989
+68%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
−13%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:646 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4766167568961K1990201020202024Jarratt
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,671
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,048
+36%since 2000
from $24,291 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−9%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,700
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+63%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(372)
Black36%(212)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(581)
Black40%(396)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score61.8%(611)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
6.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+37.5 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jarratt, Virginia?

Jarratt, Virginia has about 989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jarratt, Virginia?

The typical household in Jarratt, Virginia earns about $61,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jarratt, Virginia expensive?

In Jarratt, Virginia, the median home is worth about $216,700, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Jarratt, Virginia?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jarratt, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jarratt, Virginia?

About 10.4% of people in Jarratt, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jarratt, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jarratt, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 466 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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