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CITY · 2010 ACS

Pungoteague

Virginia · 347 residents · 2.601 sq mi
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Pungoteague has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,478. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 226 residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
+187%vs 2011
vs 121 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
+187%vs 2011
vs 47 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−37%vs 2011
vs 62.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
94174255335415201020202024Pungoteague
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,478
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,713 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,124
−7%vs 2011
vs $27,948 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+31.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.191
+408%vs 2011
vs 0.038 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,400
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−21.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.0% in 2011
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62%(215)
Black33.7%(117)
Hispanic / Latino2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.8%(207)
Diversity Score
60
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
−14.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+15.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.9%
+9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
71.1%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.2%
−11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
22.4%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
Female
77.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pungoteague, Virginia?

Pungoteague, Virginia has about 347 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pungoteague, Virginia?

The typical household in Pungoteague, Virginia earns about $42,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pungoteague, Virginia expensive?

In Pungoteague, Virginia, the median home is worth about $218,400.

How educated are people in Pungoteague, Virginia?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pungoteague, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pungoteague, Virginia?

About 11.6% of people in Pungoteague, 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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