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Pounding Mill

Virginia · 222 residents · 2.432 sq mi
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Population has declined 6% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
222
−6%since 2023
from 235 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 97 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
−3%since 2023
from 65.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20425731036341620202024Pounding Mill
2024222
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,149
+15%since 2023
from $34,934 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
−1%since 2023
from 0.435 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance33.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical33.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.6%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.6%(70)
Diversity Score
32
+70%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
−28%since 2023
from 49.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
−21.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
Female
38.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pounding Mill, Virginia?

Pounding Mill, Virginia has about 222 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Pounding Mill, Virginia?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pounding Mill, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pounding Mill, Virginia?

About 4.1% of people in Pounding Mill, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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