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Rich Creek

Virginia · 738 residents (2025 est.) · 0.819 sq mi
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Rich Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,200. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
776
+17%since 2000
from 665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
947 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+12%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:738 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6107548981K1K1990201020202024Rich Creek
2024776
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,519 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,659
+54%since 2000
from $18,553 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+3%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+38%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(649)
Black1.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(721)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(48)
Diversity Score16.6%(129)
Diversity Score
17
+199%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2012
from 28.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rich Creek, Virginia?

Rich Creek, Virginia has about 776 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rich Creek, Virginia?

The typical household in Rich Creek, Virginia earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rich Creek, Virginia expensive?

In Rich Creek, Virginia, the median home is worth about $123,200, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Rich Creek, Virginia?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rich Creek, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rich Creek, Virginia?

About 22.4% of people in Rich Creek, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rich Creek, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rich Creek, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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