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Pamplin City

Virginia · 138 residents · 0.316 sq mi
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Pamplin City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−31%since 2000
from 199 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+28%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
471161852543231990201020202024Pamplin City
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,069
+25%since 2000
from $15,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
53.7%
+34.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade43.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(180)
Black7.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(103)
Black21.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46%(64)
Diversity Score
46
+120%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−52.7 ptssince 2013
from 63.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pamplin City, Virginia?

Pamplin City, Virginia has about 138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pamplin City, Virginia?

The typical household in Pamplin City, Virginia earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pamplin City, Virginia expensive?

In Pamplin City, Virginia, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Pamplin City, Virginia?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pamplin City, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pamplin City, Virginia?

About 53.7% of people in Pamplin City, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pamplin City, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pamplin City, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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