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Purcellville

Virginia · 7,727 residents · 3.385 sq mi
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Purcellville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,096. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,143 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $441,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,727
+116%since 2000
from 3,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,283 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 1,059 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
−3%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9293K6K8K11K1990201020202024Purcellville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,096
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,108 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,283
+55%since 2000
from $24,112 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,700
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+53%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,139)
Black7.4%(265)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(82)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(879)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(6,342)
Black5%(388)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(513)
Asian3.2%(248)
Other0.3%(23)
Diversity Score34.9%(2,696)
Diversity Score
35
+42%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Purcellville, Virginia?

Purcellville, Virginia has about 7,727 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Purcellville, Virginia?

The typical household in Purcellville, Virginia earns about $94,096 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 $441,700, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Purcellville, Virginia?

About 54.1% 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 2.8% 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 5,983 residents, a change of about 343 percent over that period.

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