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Painter

Virginia · 229 residents · 0.651 sq mi
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Painter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,063. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,500. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

229
−7%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
352 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1572353123894671990201020202024Painter
2024305
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,063
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$16,909
+18%since 2000
from $14,350 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
38.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$129,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$632
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $853
39.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
22.9% rent
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
27.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
26.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.3
+7%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(154)
Black30.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(153)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(127)
Black27.1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(33)
Asian2.6%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score74.3%(170)
74
+19%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−12%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
8.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
21.3%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
50.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Painter, Virginia?

Painter, Virginia has about 229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Painter, Virginia?

The typical household in Painter, Virginia earns about $39,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Painter, Virginia expensive?

In Painter, Virginia, the median home is worth about $129,500, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Painter, Virginia?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Painter, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Painter, Virginia?

About 38.2% of people in Painter, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Painter, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Painter, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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