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Plum Creek

Virginia · 1,068 residents · 1.551 sq mi
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Plum Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,068
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,067 in 2023
2010 – 2024
689 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 688 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.3
−14%since 2023
from 39.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
8471K1K2K2K201020202024Plum Creek
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,603
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,915 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$27,092
+9%since 2023
from $24,895 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
15.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.419
+4%since 2023
from 0.403 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade41.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,169
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $872 in 2023
US average: $1,442
60.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
39.1% rent
23.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
25.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
26.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(893)
Black5.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(114)
Diversity Score35.6%(380)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(949)
Black2.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(90)
Diversity Score25.3%(270)
25
−29%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+3%since 2023
from 20.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
81.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
12.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
25.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
39.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
78.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Plum Creek, Virginia?

Plum Creek, Virginia has about 1,068 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plum Creek, Virginia?

The typical household in Plum Creek, Virginia earns about $41,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plum Creek, Virginia expensive?

In Plum Creek, Virginia, the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.

How educated are people in Plum Creek, Virginia?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Plum Creek, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plum Creek, Virginia?

About 15.8% of people in Plum Creek, 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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