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Lowes Island

Virginia · 11,023 residents · 3.017 sq mi
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Lowes Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $199,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $645,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 161% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% 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
11,023
+2%since 2019
from 10,860 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,654 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 3,600 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+1%since 2019
from 40.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$199,375
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $176,830 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,919
+23%since 2019
from $69,045 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
88.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 87.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$645,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $596,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,165
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,351 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
11.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−4%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67%(7,276)
Black3.3%(357)
Hispanic / Latino8%(874)
Asian15.4%(1,673)
Other6.3%(680)
Diversity Score64.5%(7,004)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(7,033)
Black4.4%(481)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(902)
Asian16.5%(1,822)
Other7.7%(848)
Diversity Score69.5%(7,663)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
−2%since 2019
from 35.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
Foreign born
20.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowes Island, Virginia?

Lowes Island, Virginia has about 11,023 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lowes Island, Virginia earns about $199,375 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 $645,600, and the typical rent is about $2,165 a month.

How educated are people in Lowes Island, Virginia?

About 73.5% 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 1.7% of people in Lowes Island, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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