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Kilmarnock

Virginia · 1,445 residents · 3.408 sq mi
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Kilmarnock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,300. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. 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 57.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
1,445
+16%since 2000
from 1,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.2
+9%since 2000
from 52.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Kilmarnock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,736
+26%since 2000
from $21,172 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+41%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(986)
Black19.1%(237)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(505)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(923)
Black30.9%(446)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian1.2%(17)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score59.1%(853)
Diversity Score
59
+46%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
62.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kilmarnock, Virginia?

Kilmarnock, Virginia has about 1,445 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kilmarnock, Virginia?

The typical household in Kilmarnock, Virginia earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kilmarnock, Virginia expensive?

In Kilmarnock, Virginia, the median home is worth about $189,300, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Kilmarnock, Virginia?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kilmarnock, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kilmarnock, Virginia?

About 25.7% of people in Kilmarnock, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kilmarnock, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Kilmarnock, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 340 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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