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Painter

Virginia · 272 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 $40,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,000. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

272
+11%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
418 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
40.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1572353123894671990201020202024Painter
2024305
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,417
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,369
+42%since 2000
from $14,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
28.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$82,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,050
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
74.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
25.3% rent
2.0
−34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(146)
Black31.3%(85)
Hispanic / Latino14%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score73.2%(199)
73
+18%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
81.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
13.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
58.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
35.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
54.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
8.3%
−54.4 ptssince 2013
from 62.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Painter, Virginia?

Painter, Virginia has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Painter, Virginia?

The typical household in Painter, Virginia earns about $40,417 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 $82,000, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Painter, Virginia?

About 21.3% 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 28.2% of people in Painter, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Painter, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Painter, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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