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Lake Wilderness

Virginia · 2,960 residents · 2.102 sq mi
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Lake Wilderness is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $251,800. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% 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
2,960
+3%since 2019
from 2,871 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,408 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 1,366 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+6%since 2019
from 32.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Lake Wilderness
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,083
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,452 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,544
+26%since 2019
from $34,601 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $249,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,640
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,607 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.9% in 2019
8.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(2,218)
Black8.2%(236)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(277)
Asian1.6%(45)
Other3.3%(95)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,384)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(2,090)
Black9.7%(288)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(294)
Asian1.3%(37)
Other2.8%(82)
Diversity Score52.1%(1,542)
Diversity Score
52
+8%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.8 min
−3%since 2019
from 48.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 83.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 74.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Female
52.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wilderness, Virginia?

Lake Wilderness, Virginia has about 2,960 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Wilderness, Virginia earns about $113,083 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 $251,800, and the typical rent is about $1,640 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wilderness, Virginia?

About 33.9% 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 3.7% of people in Lake Wilderness, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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