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Lake Wilderness

Virginia · 3,139 residents · 2.102 sq mi
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Lake Wilderness is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,700. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Median home value is $353,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,139
−4%since 2023
from 3,255 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,493 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 1,549 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
36.1
+6%since 2023
from 34.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Lake Wilderness
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$120,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,781 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$52,311
+3%since 2023
from $51,018 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.389
−6%since 2023
from 0.415 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$353,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $325,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,859
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,744 in 2023
US average: $1,442
93.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
6.9% rent
3.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
10.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.9
+4%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75%(2,441)
Black12.1%(393)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(256)
Asian1.7%(56)
Other3.3%(109)
Diversity Score51.9%(1,690)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(2,416)
Black11.3%(354)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(212)
Asian2%(63)
Other3%(94)
Diversity Score48.6%(1,526)
49
−6%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.7 min
−8%since 2023
from 40.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
79.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
12.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
39.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
48.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
93.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wilderness, Virginia?

Lake Wilderness, Virginia has about 3,139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Wilderness, Virginia?

The typical household in Lake Wilderness, Virginia earns about $120,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Wilderness, Virginia expensive?

In Lake Wilderness, Virginia, the median home is worth about $353,100, and the typical rent is about $1,859 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wilderness, Virginia?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Wilderness, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Wilderness, Virginia?

About 1.5% of people in Lake Wilderness, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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