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Rural Retreat

Virginia · 972 residents · 2.276 sq mi
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Rural Retreat has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,345. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 378 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,900. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

972
−28%vs 2000
vs 1,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
427 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8991K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rural Retreat
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,345
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,141 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,504
−41%vs 2000
vs $15,993 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.8%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$313
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $382 in 2000
US average: $450
79.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
20.5% rent
2.5
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,326)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(959)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score3.3%(32)
3
+48%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.6%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rural Retreat, Virginia?

Rural Retreat, Virginia has about 972 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rural Retreat, Virginia?

The typical household in Rural Retreat, Virginia earns about $19,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rural Retreat, Virginia expensive?

In Rural Retreat, Virginia, the median home is worth about $47,900, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Rural Retreat, Virginia?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rural Retreat, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rural Retreat, Virginia?

About 16.8% of people in Rural Retreat, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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