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Long Branch

Virginia · 7,890 residents · 2.471 sq mi
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Long Branch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $177,218. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $631,500. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 132% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% 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
7,890
−6%since 2019
from 8,381 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,193 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 3,392 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+5%since 2019
from 43.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K201020202024Long Branch
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$177,218
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $162,169 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,706
+14%since 2019
from $55,009 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$631,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $623,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,218
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,250 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
19.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−7%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(5,089)
Black3.7%(311)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,245)
Asian18.1%(1,514)
Other2.6%(222)
Diversity Score71.8%(6,019)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(4,464)
Black3.1%(246)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(765)
Asian25.7%(2,024)
Other3%(237)
Diversity Score73.3%(5,787)
Diversity Score
73
+2%since 2019
from 72 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 32.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Female
53.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Foreign born
18.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Branch, Virginia?

Long Branch, Virginia has about 7,890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Branch, Virginia earns about $177,218 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 $631,500, and the typical rent is about $1,218 a month.

How educated are people in Long Branch, Virginia?

About 68.3% 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 4.1% of people in Long Branch, 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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