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Nassawadox

Virginia · 499 residents · 0.662 sq mi
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Nassawadox has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,893. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,400. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
−13%since 2000
from 572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
754 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
61.8
+16%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4485616747879001990201020202024Nassawadox
2024590
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,893
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,400
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+42%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(245)
Black54.2%(310)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(366)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(269)
Black40.9%(204)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.1%(325)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nassawadox, Virginia?

Nassawadox, Virginia has about 499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nassawadox, Virginia?

The typical household in Nassawadox, Virginia earns about $35,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nassawadox, Virginia expensive?

In Nassawadox, Virginia, the median home is worth about $168,400, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Nassawadox, Virginia?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nassawadox, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nassawadox, Virginia?

About 22.7% of people in Nassawadox, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nassawadox, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nassawadox, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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