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Virginia · 836 residents (2025 est.) · 2.605 sq mi
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Pound has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,396. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 176 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,100. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 65% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
913
−16%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
350 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+31%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:836 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7968919861K1K1990201020202024Pound
2024913
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,396
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,107 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,038
+60%since 2000
from $14,375 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−20%since 2010
from 0.477 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+39%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,073)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(901)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(30)
Diversity Score
3
+600%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2012
from 28.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pound, Virginia?

Pound, Virginia has about 913 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pound, Virginia?

The typical household in Pound, Virginia earns about $32,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pound, Virginia expensive?

In Pound, Virginia, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Pound, Virginia?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pound, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pound, Virginia?

About 19.3% of people in Pound, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pound, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pound, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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