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Pastoria

Virginia · 627 residents · 2.209 sq mi
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Pastoria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,086. Population has fallen 37% since 2019, a loss of 369 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 57.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
627
−37%since 2019
from 996 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
284 / sq mi
−37%since 2019
from 451 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+93%since 2019
from 19.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3096008921K1K201020202024Pastoria
2024863
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,086
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $22,450 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,781
+74%since 2019
from $10,767 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
57.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information39%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
50.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(191)
Black40.5%(403)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(402)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score79.6%(793)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(170)
Black41.1%(258)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(177)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score82%(514)
Diversity Score
82
+3%since 2019
from 80 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+1%since 2019
from 23.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
30.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 24.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.6% in 2019
Female
37.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
Foreign born
18.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pastoria, Virginia?

Pastoria, Virginia has about 627 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pastoria, Virginia?

The typical household in Pastoria, Virginia earns about $53,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Pastoria, Virginia?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pastoria, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pastoria, Virginia?

About 57.4% of people in Pastoria, 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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