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Rustburg

Virginia · 1,431 residents · 12.51 sq mi
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Rustburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 57% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,431
+13%since 2000
from 1,271 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+4%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5609381K2K2K2000201020202024Rustburg
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,707
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,797 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,449
+50%since 2000
from $14,972 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services14.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−75.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(950)
Black23.6%(300)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(584)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(1,072)
Black19.6%(281)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(22)
Asian1%(14)
Other1.5%(22)
Diversity Score47.8%(684)
Diversity Score
48
+4%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rustburg, Virginia?

Rustburg, Virginia has about 1,431 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rustburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Rustburg, Virginia earns about $26,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rustburg, Virginia expensive?

In Rustburg, Virginia, the median home is worth about $89,800.

How educated are people in Rustburg, Virginia?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rustburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rustburg, Virginia?

About 5.7% of people in Rustburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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