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Max Meadows

Virginia · 599 residents · 4.587 sq mi
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Max Meadows has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,781. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,500. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
+17%since 2000
from 512 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
131 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+27%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1822994155316482000201020202024Max Meadows
2024599
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,781
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,300 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,682
+74%since 2000
from $14,757 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
−7%since 2010
from 0.299 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade54.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.6
−44%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(476)
Black3.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(565)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(34)
Diversity Score13.4%(80)
Diversity Score
13
−5%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+40.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.5%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2012
from 28.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 67.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Max Meadows, Virginia?

Max Meadows, Virginia has about 599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Max Meadows, Virginia?

The typical household in Max Meadows, Virginia earns about $58,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Max Meadows, Virginia expensive?

In Max Meadows, Virginia, the median home is worth about $94,500.

How educated are people in Max Meadows, Virginia?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Max Meadows, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Max Meadows, Virginia?

About 16.0% of people in Max Meadows, 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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