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Pennington Gap

Virginia · 1,624 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 $22,370. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,600. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 71% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,624
−9%since 2000
from 1,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
974 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pennington Gap
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,370
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,019
+46%since 2000
from $13,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
55.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,520)
Black2.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other3.5%(58)
Diversity Score17.1%(277)
Diversity Score
17
+65%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pennington Gap, Virginia?

Pennington Gap, Virginia has about 1,624 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pennington Gap, Virginia earns about $22,370 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 $83,600, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Pennington Gap, Virginia?

About 8.3% 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 46.7% 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 298 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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