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Long Branch

Virginia · 7,593 residents · 2.471 sq mi
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Long Branch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $561,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 82% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% 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
7,593
−1%vs 2011
vs 7,656 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,073 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 3,098 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 45.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K201020202024Long Branch
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,702
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $116,691 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,133
−1%vs 2011
vs $47,585 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.385 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$561,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $543,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,770
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,703 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−22.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.2% in 2011
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 70.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+8%vs 2011
vs 4.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(5,200)
Black0.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(412)
Asian24.4%(1,865)
Other1.8%(140)
Diversity Score59.5%(4,556)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66%(5,014)
Black2.5%(187)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(555)
Asian21.7%(1,646)
Other2.1%(158)
Diversity Score63.3%(4,805)
Diversity Score
63
+6%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
−10%vs 2011
vs 33.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% 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
2.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
Female
52.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
Foreign born
24.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Branch, Virginia?

Long Branch, Virginia has about 7,593 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Long Branch, Virginia?

The typical household in Long Branch, Virginia earns about $111,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Branch, Virginia expensive?

In Long Branch, Virginia, the median home is worth about $561,400, and the typical rent is about $1,770 a month.

How educated are people in Long Branch, Virginia?

About 65.9% of adults age 25 and over in Long Branch, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Branch, Virginia?

About 6.2% of people in Long Branch, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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