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Port Royal

Virginia · 196 residents · 0.648 sq mi
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Port Royal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,857. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 44% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
+15%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
761151531912301990201020202024Port Royal
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,857
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,044
+33%since 2000
from $15,878 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade20.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,086
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
47.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(101)
Black38.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(106)
Black32.1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(17)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score70.2%(138)
Diversity Score
70
+16%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Royal, Virginia?

Port Royal, Virginia has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Royal, Virginia?

The typical household in Port Royal, Virginia earns about $42,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Royal, Virginia expensive?

In Port Royal, Virginia, the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in Port Royal, Virginia?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Port Royal, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Royal, Virginia?

About 19.2% of people in Port Royal, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Royal, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Royal, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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