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Raven

Virginia · 2,270 residents · 6.548 sq mi
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Raven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,833. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,300. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,270
−12%since 2000
from 2,593 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
347 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+12%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Raven
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,833
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,104 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,110
+56%since 2000
from $10,356 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−51.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,551)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,226)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(33)
Diversity Score
1
−29%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raven, Virginia?

Raven, Virginia has about 2,270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raven, Virginia?

The typical household in Raven, Virginia earns about $32,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raven, Virginia expensive?

In Raven, Virginia, the median home is worth about $54,300, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Raven, Virginia?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Raven, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raven, Virginia?

About 23.3% of people in Raven, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raven, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Raven, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 501 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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