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Lake Wilderness

Virginia · 2,669 residents · 2.102 sq mi
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Lake Wilderness is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,020. Population has grown 18% since 2011. Median home value is $269,500. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,669
+18%vs 2011
vs 2,268 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,270 / sq mi
+18%vs 2011
vs 1,079 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
−9%vs 2011
vs 35.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Lake Wilderness
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,020
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,296 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,569
+1%vs 2011
vs $32,109 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.250
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.249 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $282,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,644
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,698 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.8% in 2011
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.7%
−20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
−4%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,848)
Black14.9%(339)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.1%(886)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,139)
Black8.7%(233)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(174)
Asian1%(28)
Other0.6%(15)
Diversity Score38.1%(1,016)
Diversity Score
38
−3%vs 2011
vs 39 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.9 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 50.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
Female
51.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.7% in 2011
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wilderness, Virginia?

Lake Wilderness, Virginia has about 2,669 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wilderness, Virginia earns about $71,020 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 $269,500, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wilderness, Virginia?

About 22.3% 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 0.0% of people in Lake Wilderness, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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