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Pennington Gap

Virginia · 1,781 residents · 1.668 sq mi
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Pennington Gap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,353. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,600. The poverty rate of 53.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,781
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,068 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.4
−5%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pennington Gap
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,353
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,222
−4%since 2000
from $13,742 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
53.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$91,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$485
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
19.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
52.4% rent
14.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
26.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
55.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.3
+77%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,689)
Black3.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(185)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,686)
Black2.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(172)
10
−7%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
14.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
5.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
26.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
26.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
54.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Pennington Gap, Virginia?

Pennington Gap, Virginia has about 1,781 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pennington Gap, Virginia?

The typical household in Pennington Gap, Virginia earns about $17,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pennington Gap, Virginia expensive?

In Pennington Gap, Virginia, the median home is worth about $91,600, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Pennington Gap, Virginia?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pennington Gap, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pennington Gap, Virginia?

About 53.7% of people in Pennington Gap, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pennington Gap, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pennington Gap, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 141 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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