CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Shawsville

Virginia · 1,310 residents · 2.38 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Blacksburg metro area
Compare
The short version

Shawsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,429. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,000. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,310
+27%since 2000
from 1,029 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
550 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+22%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9381K1K2K2K1990201020202024Shawsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,429
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,953 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,748
−31%since 2000
from $27,174 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+35%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shawsville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(988)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,230)
Black3.1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.7%(140)
Diversity Score
11
+119%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+107%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
8.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.3%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Shawsville

Heritage Pines
Pop 1,477
Boulevard Gardens
Pop 1,499
Key Vista
Pop 1,418
Molino
Pop 1,447
Places similar to Shawsville
Head to head

Compare Shawsville to nearby cities

SHAWSVILLE VS
Christiansburg
Income$77,147+86%
Home value$252,600+314%
Population22,442+1491%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHAWSVILLE VS
Blacksburg
Income$50,182+21%
Home value$446,300+632%
Population45,104+3097%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHAWSVILLE VS
Salem
Income$66,725+61%
Home value$258,600+324%
Population25,816+1730%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHAWSVILLE VS
Cave Spring
Income$87,539+111%
Home value$325,800+434%
Population25,742+1724%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Shawsville, Virginia?

Shawsville, Virginia has about 1,310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shawsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Shawsville, Virginia earns about $41,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shawsville, Virginia expensive?

In Shawsville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Shawsville, Virginia?

About 1.2% 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 11.9% 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 282 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Shawsville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →