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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Penhook

Virginia · 726 residents · 11.182 sq mi
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Penhook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,278. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2009. Median home value is $195,300. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Despite a median home value of $195,300, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

726
+60%vs 2009
vs 453 in 2009
2000 – 2024
65 / sq mi
+60%vs 2009
vs 41 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
48.6
−22%vs 2009
vs 62.6 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
3596409221K1K2000201020202024Penhook
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,278
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $39,779 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$48,663
+61%vs 2009
vs $30,274 in 2009
US average: $21,522
15.6%
+15.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$195,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $320,400 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$456
US average: $602
88.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 93.7% in 2009
12.0% rent
3.5
−56%vs 2009
vs 8.1 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(384)
Black15.2%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.3%(146)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(584)
Black18.2%(132)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score38.8%(282)
39
+20%vs 2009
vs 32 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 24.8% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 68.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
9.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penhook, Virginia?

Penhook, Virginia has about 726 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Penhook, Virginia?

The typical household in Penhook, Virginia earns about $55,278 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 $195,300, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Penhook, Virginia?

About 26.7% 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 15.6% of people in Penhook, 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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