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Penhook

Virginia · 1,250 residents · 11.182 sq mi
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Penhook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $543,000. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,250
+72%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
112 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+5%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3596409221K1K2000201020202024Penhook
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,278 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,816
+13%since 2000
from $48,663 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+42.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+8%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$543,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
45.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+41%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(584)
Black18.2%(132)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.8%(282)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,069)
Black2.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian11.7%(146)
Other0.7%(9)
Diversity Score31.8%(398)
Diversity Score
32
−18%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.3%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penhook, Virginia?

Penhook, Virginia has about 1,250 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penhook, Virginia?

The typical household in Penhook, Virginia earns about $108,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penhook, Virginia expensive?

In Penhook, Virginia, the median home is worth about $543,000.

How educated are people in Penhook, Virginia?

About 49.1% of adults age 25 and over in Penhook, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penhook, Virginia?

About 0.4% of people in Penhook, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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