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Saxis

Virginia · 172 residents · 0.405 sq mi
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Saxis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 165 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,000. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−49%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 832 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.3
+23%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1532112693263841990201020202024Saxis
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,375
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,013
+79%since 2000
from $13,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing46.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction46.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+45%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(166)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other7.7%(13)
Diversity Score21.8%(37)
Diversity Score
22
+393%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+37.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−13%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.8%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saxis, Virginia?

Saxis, Virginia has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saxis, Virginia?

The typical household in Saxis, Virginia earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saxis, Virginia expensive?

In Saxis, Virginia, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Saxis, Virginia?

About 6.6% 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 31.3% 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 193 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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