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New River

Virginia · 244 residents · 0.393 sq mi
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New River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,781. Population has declined 10% since 2011. Median home value is $101,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% 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
244
−10%vs 2011
vs 270 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
621 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 687 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 46.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
190330471611751201020202024New River
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,781
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,240 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,279
+7%vs 2011
vs $30,293 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.235
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.231 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services22.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration22.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $87,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−46.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.9% in 2011
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+19.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+10%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(227)
Black15.9%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.5%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(141)
Black38.1%(93)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.5%(150)
Diversity Score
61
+84%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 20.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.1% in 2011
Female
40.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New River, Virginia?

New River, Virginia has about 244 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New River, Virginia earns about $70,781 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 $101,000.

How educated are people in New River, Virginia?

About 25.3% 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 15.6% of people in New River, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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