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Purcellville

Virginia · 8,890 residents (2025 est.) · 3.385 sq mi
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Purcellville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,121. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,389 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $654,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,973
+150%since 2000
from 3,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,651 / sq mi
+81%since 2009
from 1,466 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+4%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,890 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9293K6K8K11K1990201020202024Purcellville
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.1%(727)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(553)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(724)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(673)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(576)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.9%(1,065)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.2%(1,278)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.5%(1,395)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.3%(1,106)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.1%(457)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(327)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(92)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,121
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,108 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,498
+167%since 2000
from $24,112 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−4%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$654,200
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,222
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−20%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Purcellville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,139)
Black7.4%(265)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(82)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(6,666)
Black7.1%(641)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,052)
Asian2.4%(218)
Other4.4%(396)
Diversity Score
53
+83%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Honduran4%(357)
Salvadoran1.1%(95)
Mexican0.9%(84)
Colombian0.5%(44)
Panamanian0.4%(40)
Nicaraguan0.4%(32)
Peruvian0.3%(27)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.8%(72)
Filipino0.7%(60)
Chinese0.3%(29)
Japanese0.2%(20)
Bangladeshi0.1%(10)
Korean0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German17.7%(1,586)
English15%(1,345)
Irish11.9%(1,069)
American7.4%(665)
Italian7.3%(654)
Scottish3%(272)
Swiss2.3%(205)
Polish2.2%(193)
Welsh1.9%(172)
British1.5%(139)
French1.4%(128)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Czech1.1%(99)
Slovak1.1%(99)
Austrian1%(89)
Ukrainian0.9%(79)
Norwegian0.7%(67)
Bulgarian0.7%(64)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(59)
Swedish0.6%(56)
West Indian0.6%(53)
Greek0.6%(52)
Canadian0.5%(47)
Dutch0.5%(46)
Iranian0.5%(44)
Portuguese0.4%(32)
Croatian0.3%(28)
Hungarian0.2%(21)
Russian0.2%(15)
Danish0.1%(9)
Lithuanian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Central American population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 90.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 86.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.2%(1,078)
Married63%(2,173)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.8%(199)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(980)
Married56.1%(1,975)
Widowed8.1%(285)
Divorced7.9%(279)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Purcellville, Virginia?

Purcellville, Virginia has about 8,973 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Purcellville, Virginia?

The typical household in Purcellville, Virginia earns about $165,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Purcellville, Virginia expensive?

In Purcellville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $654,200, and the typical rent is about $2,222 a month.

How educated are people in Purcellville, Virginia?

About 60.9% of adults age 25 and over in Purcellville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Purcellville, Virginia?

About 4.6% of people in Purcellville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Purcellville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Purcellville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,229 residents, a change of about 415 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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