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Jarratt

Virginia · 652 residents · 1.258 sq mi
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Jarratt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
652
+11%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
518 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4766167568961K1990201020202024Jarratt
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,574
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,261
+12%since 2000
from $24,291 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40%(261)
Black54.6%(356)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score63.9%(417)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jarratt, Virginia?

Jarratt, Virginia has about 652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jarratt, Virginia?

The typical household in Jarratt, Virginia earns about $52,574 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 $131,500, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Jarratt, Virginia?

About 23.8% 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 5.9% 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 129 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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