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Penhook

Virginia · 782 residents · 11.182 sq mi
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Penhook is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $586,100. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
+8%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
61.6
+27%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3596409221K1K2000201020202024Penhook
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(32)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.3%(26)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.7%(37)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.8%(30)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(23)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.2%(56)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.2%(56)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.1%(63)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.8%(131)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7425.4%(199)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8412.7%(99)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.8%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,583
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,397
+73%since 2000
from $48,663 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing19%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$586,100
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
10.1% rent
Afford Score
7.9
−2%since 2009
from 8.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(642)
Black9.8%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(19)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.1%(9)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran7.1%(95)
Mexican2%(27)
Asian origin
Chinese9.8%(132)
Japanese0.3%(4)
Ancestry
English20.8%(280)
German12%(162)
American9.3%(125)
Russian4.9%(66)
Swedish4%(54)
Irish3.4%(46)
British1.7%(23)
Polish1.7%(23)
Dutch1.6%(21)
Scottish1.3%(18)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.1%(15)
Canadian0.7%(10)
French0.6%(8)
Welsh0.6%(8)
Swiss0.5%(7)
Danish0.4%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Chinese population · Largest American population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.4%(110)
Married67.9%(319)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.7%(41)
Women 15+
Never married31.7%(201)
Married59.2%(376)
Widowed2.8%(18)
Divorced6.3%(40)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penhook, Virginia?

Penhook, Virginia has about 782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penhook, Virginia?

The typical household in Penhook, Virginia earns about $74,583 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 $586,100, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Penhook, Virginia?

About 41.6% 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 12.5% 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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