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Rural Retreat

Virginia · 1,483 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 $39,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
1,483
+10%since 2000
from 1,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
652 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8991K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rural Retreat
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,141 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,232
+33%since 2000
from $15,993 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,441)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(12)
Diversity Score6.9%(102)
Diversity Score
7
+209%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rural Retreat, Virginia?

Rural Retreat, Virginia has about 1,483 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rural Retreat, Virginia earns about $39,375 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 $106,100, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Rural Retreat, Virginia?

About 10.3% 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 15.1% of people in Rural Retreat, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rural Retreat, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rural Retreat, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 511 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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