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Pungoteague

Virginia · 346 residents · 2.601 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 36.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
+50%since 2019
from 230 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
+50%since 2019
from 88 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
−19%since 2019
from 55.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
94174255335415201020202024Pungoteague
2024190
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,286
+49%since 2019
from $16,295 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade43.6%
US avg: 10%
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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

Owner-occupied
62.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
37.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(102)
Black50.4%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(12)
Diversity Score68.3%(157)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(221)
Black21.4%(74)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(27)
Asian1.2%(4)
Other9.3%(32)
Diversity Score70.3%(243)
Diversity Score
70
+3%since 2019
from 68 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
36.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
79.5%
+30.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
47.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pungoteague, Virginia?

Pungoteague, Virginia has about 346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Pungoteague, Virginia?

About 18.5% 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 36.4% of people in Pungoteague, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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