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Saxis

Virginia · 169 residents (2025 est.) · 0.405 sq mi
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Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,400. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 41.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
−35%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
538 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 832 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.5
+28%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:169 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1532112693263841990201020202024Saxis
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,726
+70%since 2000
from $13,404 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.569
+33%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing38.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction38.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade32.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
2.2% rent
Vacancy rate
54.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(329)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.2%(31)
Diversity Score30.5%(66)
Diversity Score
30
+590%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+42.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.7%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 38.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saxis, Virginia?

Saxis, Virginia has about 218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Saxis, Virginia expensive?

In Saxis, Virginia, the median home is worth about $98,400.

How educated are people in Saxis, Virginia?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Saxis, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saxis, Virginia?

About 41.7% of people in Saxis, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saxis, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Saxis, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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