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Lowes Island

Virginia · 10,756 residents · 3.017 sq mi
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Lowes Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,997. Population has declined 6% since 2011. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $567,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.3% of residents. Households here earn about 131% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% 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
10,756
−6%vs 2011
vs 11,397 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,565 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 3,778 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+3%vs 2011
vs 37.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,997
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $147,708 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,070
−3%vs 2011
vs $53,668 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.329 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$567,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $548,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,914
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.3% in 2011
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+8%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(7,689)
Black4.4%(497)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,198)
Asian15.2%(1,728)
Other2.5%(285)
Diversity Score63.5%(7,241)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(7,559)
Black4.5%(487)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(680)
Asian14.7%(1,580)
Other2.2%(239)
Diversity Score57.1%(6,143)
Diversity Score
57
−10%vs 2011
vs 64 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
32.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 36.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% 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
0.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
Female
53.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
Foreign born
25.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowes Island, Virginia?

Lowes Island, Virginia has about 10,756 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowes Island, Virginia?

The typical household in Lowes Island, Virginia earns about $141,997 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowes Island, Virginia expensive?

In Lowes Island, Virginia, the median home is worth about $567,800, and the typical rent is about $1,914 a month.

How educated are people in Lowes Island, Virginia?

About 67.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lowes Island, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowes Island, Virginia?

About 0.3% of people in Lowes Island, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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