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Metompkin

Virginia · 490 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
490
−3%since 2019
from 504 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
423 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 435 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+6%since 2019
from 42.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
205323442560679201020202024Metompkin
2024447
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,845
+1%since 2019
from $37,426 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade75.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$416
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $354 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.3%
+38.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
53.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(504)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(46)
Black68%(333)
Hispanic / Latino20%(98)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.9%(284)
Diversity Score
58
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
48.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
31.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
48.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 60.1% in 2019
Female
38.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.9% in 2019
Foreign born
42.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
51.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metompkin, Virginia?

Metompkin, Virginia has about 490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Metompkin, Virginia expensive?

In Metompkin, Virginia, the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Metompkin, Virginia?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Metompkin, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metompkin, Virginia?

About 25.8% of people in Metompkin, 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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