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New Market

Virginia · 2,146 residents · 2.021 sq mi
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New Market has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,625. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $181,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
2,146
+31%since 2000
from 1,637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,062 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+6%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024New Market
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,625
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,598
+10%since 2000
from $20,480 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+56%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,492)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino7%(114)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(322)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,816)
Black1.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(252)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other3.3%(71)
Diversity Score36.3%(779)
Diversity Score
36
+85%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Market, Virginia?

New Market, Virginia has about 2,146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Market, Virginia?

The typical household in New Market, Virginia earns about $31,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Market, Virginia expensive?

In New Market, Virginia, the median home is worth about $181,400, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in New Market, Virginia?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Market, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Market, Virginia?

About 19.0% of people in New Market, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Market, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, New Market, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 711 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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