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Ruckersville

Virginia · 1,484 residents · 2.757 sq mi
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Ruckersville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $225,700. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,484
+11%since 2019
from 1,335 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
538 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 484 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
−4%since 2019
from 48.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8251K1K1K2K201020202024Ruckersville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,375
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,268 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,033
Unchangedsince 2019
from $30,918 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 41.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $185,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 84.3% in 2019
8.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+11%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other2.7%(36)
Diversity Score8.4%(112)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(1,046)
Black7.6%(113)
Hispanic / Latino13%(193)
Asian3.3%(49)
Other1.7%(25)
Diversity Score54.5%(809)
Diversity Score
55
+551%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 86.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
−8%since 2019
from 30.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 27.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Female
51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruckersville, Virginia?

Ruckersville, Virginia has about 1,484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruckersville, Virginia?

The typical household in Ruckersville, Virginia earns about $71,375 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 $225,700, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Ruckersville, Virginia?

About 30.1% 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 3.9% of people in Ruckersville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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