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Narrows

Virginia · 2,029 residents · 1.267 sq mi
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Narrows has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,193. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
2,029
−4%since 2000
from 2,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,601 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,666 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+4%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,193
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,364
+14%since 2000
from $17,933 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,084)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(38)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,963)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score7.6%(154)
Diversity Score
8
+327%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Narrows, Virginia?

Narrows, Virginia has about 2,029 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Narrows, Virginia?

The typical household in Narrows, Virginia earns about $41,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Narrows, Virginia expensive?

In Narrows, Virginia, the median home is worth about $84,900, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Narrows, Virginia?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Narrows, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Narrows, Virginia?

About 14.2% of people in Narrows, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Narrows, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Narrows, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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