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Rich Creek

Virginia · 774 residents · 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 $26,250. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 7% 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 $98,400. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
774
+16%since 2000
from 665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
945 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+2%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6107548981K1K1990201020202024Rich Creek
2024776
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,519 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,852
−9%since 2000
from $18,553 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+105%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(737)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(13)
Asian1.4%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.1%(78)
Diversity Score
10
+82%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−58.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
57.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rich Creek, Virginia?

Rich Creek, Virginia has about 774 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rich Creek, Virginia earns about $26,250 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 $98,400, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Rich Creek, Virginia?

About 7.1% 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 20.5% 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 80 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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