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McGaheysville

Virginia · 1,327 residents · 0.854 sq mi
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McGaheysville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,761. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $315,700. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,327
+15%since 2023
from 1,155 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,554 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 1,352 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
−1%since 2023
from 33.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9431K1K1K1K20202024McGaheysville
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(83)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(98)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1417.9%(237)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.3%(44)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.3%(97)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.4%(151)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.3%(216)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(150)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.6%(128)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.8%(64)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(59)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,761
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,303
−10%since 2023
from $38,009 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
−4%since 2023
from 0.510 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $302,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,456
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,449 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+5%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(680)
Black2.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(429)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(672)
Black1.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino44%(584)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(55)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.2%(188)
Honduran1.6%(21)
Ancestry
German9.3%(123)
Irish6.8%(90)
Russian4.6%(61)
American4.2%(56)
Italian2.3%(30)
French2.1%(28)
Iranian2%(26)
English1.4%(18)
Scottish1.3%(17)
Polish1%(13)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Russian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−9%since 2023
from 28.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
Female
68.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
Foreign born
17.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.8%(73)
Married57%(175)
Widowed3.6%(11)
Divorced15.6%(48)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(178)
Married50.2%(302)
Widowed5.5%(33)
Divorced14.8%(89)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McGaheysville, Virginia?

McGaheysville, Virginia has about 1,327 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McGaheysville, Virginia?

The typical household in McGaheysville, Virginia earns about $66,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McGaheysville, Virginia expensive?

In McGaheysville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $315,700, and the typical rent is about $1,456 a month.

How educated are people in McGaheysville, Virginia?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in McGaheysville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McGaheysville, Virginia?

About 10.6% of people in McGaheysville, 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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