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Penhook

Virginia · 801 residents · 11.182 sq mi
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Penhook has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,761. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $340,600. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
801
+10%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
72 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.5
+16%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3596409221K1K2000201020202024Penhook
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,761
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,278 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,502
−46%since 2000
from $48,663 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$340,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
68.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
58.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.6
+142%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(671)
Black12.4%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other2.5%(20)
Diversity Score37.6%(302)
Diversity Score
38
−3%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
12.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penhook, Virginia?

Penhook, Virginia has about 801 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penhook, Virginia?

The typical household in Penhook, Virginia earns about $39,761 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 $340,600, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Penhook, Virginia?

About 35.8% 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 14.2% of people in Penhook, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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