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North Shore

Virginia · 3,638 residents · 13.979 sq mi
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North Shore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,951. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $504,400. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,638
+72%since 2000
from 2,112 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
260 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.6
+17%since 2000
from 53.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024North Shore
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,951
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,288 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,707
+137%since 2000
from $34,028 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+19%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$504,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,133
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
43.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+6%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,055)
Black1.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,393)
Black0.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(121)
Diversity Score16%(584)
Diversity Score
16
+192%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 82.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Shore, Virginia?

North Shore, Virginia has about 3,638 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Shore, Virginia?

The typical household in North Shore, Virginia earns about $109,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Shore, Virginia expensive?

In North Shore, Virginia, the median home is worth about $504,400, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.

How educated are people in North Shore, Virginia?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Shore, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Shore, Virginia?

About 10.3% of people in North Shore, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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