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Shawsville

Virginia · 1,411 residents · 2.38 sq mi
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Population has grown 37% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $101,600.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,411
+37%since 2000
from 1,029 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
593 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9381K1K2K2K1990201020202024Shawsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$42,280
+56%since 2000
from $27,174 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
+48%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade46.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
$101,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(988)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(27)
Diversity Score24.3%(343)
Diversity Score
24
+397%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shawsville, Virginia?

Shawsville, Virginia has about 1,411 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Shawsville, Virginia expensive?

In Shawsville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $101,600, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Shawsville, Virginia?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shawsville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shawsville, Virginia?

About 17.4% of people in Shawsville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shawsville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shawsville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 383 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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