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New River

Virginia · 268 residents · 0.393 sq mi
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New River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,628. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 109 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $133,600. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−29%since 2023
from 377 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
682 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 959 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.5
+9%since 2023
from 55.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
190330471611751201020202024New River
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,628
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,196 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,646
−3%since 2023
from $35,674 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.238
−21%since 2023
from 0.303 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $143,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−12%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(103)
Black65.3%(246)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.4%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(233)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16%(43)
Black77.6%(208)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.3%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46%(123)
Diversity Score
46
−26%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
Female
59.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
Foreign born
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New River, Virginia?

New River, Virginia has about 268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New River, Virginia earns about $41,628 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New River, Virginia expensive?

In New River, Virginia, the median home is worth about $133,600.

How educated are people in New River, Virginia?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in New River, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New River, Virginia?

About 2.6% of people in New River, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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