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Parksley

Virginia · 842 residents · 0.616 sq mi
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Parksley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
842
+1%since 2000
from 837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,367 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
−1%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6317759201K1K1990201020202024Parksley
2024867
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,466
+26%since 2000
from $17,855 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+80%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(663)
Black10.8%(90)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(64)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.2%(345)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(554)
Black14.3%(120)
Hispanic / Latino16%(135)
Asian1.4%(12)
Other3.5%(30)
Diversity Score66.2%(557)
Diversity Score
66
+61%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parksley, Virginia?

Parksley, Virginia has about 842 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parksley, Virginia?

The typical household in Parksley, Virginia earns about $43,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parksley, Virginia expensive?

In Parksley, Virginia, the median home is worth about $169,400, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Parksley, Virginia?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Parksley, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parksley, Virginia?

About 14.1% of people in Parksley, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parksley, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Parksley, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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