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CITY · 2010 ACS

North Shore

Virginia · 3,094 residents · 13.979 sq mi
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North Shore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,360. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $427,000. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,094
+46%since 2000
from 2,112 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
57.7
+8%since 2000
from 53.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024North Shore
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 53.3%(101)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 92.9%(89)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.3%(132)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 193.1%(95)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.8%(87)
US avg: 7%
25 to 346.3%(194)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 449.4%(290)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.1%(405)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6424.7%(763)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7421.3%(659)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.5%(232)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.5%(47)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,360
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,288 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,676
+25%since 2000
from $34,028 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.7%
US avg: 7%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$427,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
48.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+1%since 2009
from 6.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Shore on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,055)
Black1.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,990)
Black1.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1%(31)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(15)
Ancestry
German20.8%(551)
English19.6%(519)
American18.6%(494)
Irish15.6%(414)
Scottish8.1%(214)
Italian4.6%(123)
French2%(53)
Hungarian1.8%(47)
British1.4%(38)
Swedish1.4%(38)
Dutch1.4%(36)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian0.7%(18)
Czech0.7%(18)
Portuguese0.7%(18)
Welsh0.7%(18)
Slovak0.6%(16)
Canadian0.5%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−6%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married9.6%(160)
Married76.8%(1,275)
Widowed2.5%(42)
Divorced11%(183)
Women 15+
Never married7%(121)
Married72%(1,237)
Widowed15.2%(261)
Divorced5.7%(98)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Shore, Virginia?

North Shore, Virginia has about 3,094 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Shore, Virginia earns about $65,360 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 $427,000, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in North Shore, Virginia?

About 34.3% 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 4.4% of people in North Shore, 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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