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New River

Virginia · 237 residents · 0.393 sq mi
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New River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,063. Population has fallen 66% since 2019, a loss of 467 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−66%since 2019
from 704 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
603 / sq mi
−66%since 2019
from 1,791 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.3
+1%since 2019
from 51.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
190330471611751201020202024New River
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,063
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $98,394 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,392
−5%since 2019
from $38,343 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
−24.4 ptssince 2019
from 82.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
10.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(414)
Black36.4%(256)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(34)
Diversity Score65%(457)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(119)
Black37.6%(89)
Hispanic / Latino3%(7)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other5.1%(12)
Diversity Score72%(171)
Diversity Score
72
+11%since 2019
from 65 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 86.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
47.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 40.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
93.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 77.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 75.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 40.2% in 2019
Female
68.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New River, Virginia?

New River, Virginia has about 237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New River, Virginia earns about $94,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in New River, Virginia?

About 69.0% 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 10.3% of people in New River, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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