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Sedley

Virginia · 470 residents · 3.383 sq mi
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Sedley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,693. Population has fallen 28% since 2011, a loss of 180 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $131,300. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
−28%vs 2011
vs 650 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
139 / sq mi
−28%vs 2011
vs 192 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+1%vs 2011
vs 43.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
315417518619721201020202024Sedley
2024568
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,693
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $62,383 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,748
−4%vs 2011
vs $27,851 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.322 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $144,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−37.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.7% in 2011
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−18%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic78%(507)
Black18.6%(121)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score44.5%(289)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(407)
Black11.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score29%(136)
Diversity Score
29
−35%vs 2011
vs 45 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 19.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.4%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Female
47.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedley, Virginia?

Sedley, Virginia has about 470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sedley, Virginia?

The typical household in Sedley, Virginia earns about $68,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sedley, Virginia expensive?

In Sedley, Virginia, the median home is worth about $131,300.

How educated are people in Sedley, Virginia?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sedley, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sedley, Virginia?

About 7.1% of people in Sedley, 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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