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Ruckersville

Virginia · 1,141 residents · 2.757 sq mi
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Ruckersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,863. Population has grown 23% since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,000. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,141
+23%vs 2011
vs 927 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
414 / sq mi
+23%vs 2011
vs 336 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+41%vs 2011
vs 30.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,863
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,892
−7%vs 2011
vs $17,126 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.7%
−10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.328 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade27.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$55,000
−61%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $144,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−20.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.9% in 2011
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.4%
+9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
92.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−62%vs 2011
vs 4.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(624)
Black2.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino30%(278)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57%(529)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(943)
Black6.8%(78)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(70)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.5%(371)
Diversity Score
32
−43%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 17.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.0% in 2011
Female
43.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.0% in 2011
Foreign born
24.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruckersville, Virginia?

Ruckersville, Virginia has about 1,141 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruckersville, Virginia?

The typical household in Ruckersville, Virginia earns about $30,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruckersville, Virginia expensive?

In Ruckersville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Ruckersville, Virginia?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ruckersville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruckersville, Virginia?

About 8.6% of people in Ruckersville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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