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Sherando

Virginia · 281 residents · 7.067 sq mi
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Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 384 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $239,300. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
281
−58%since 2000
from 665 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+18%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1433445467489492000201020202024Sherando
2024281
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,605
+118%since 2000
from $17,218 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+24%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing15.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$239,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
91.7%
+53.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(640)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(5)
Diversity Score18.3%(51)
Diversity Score
18
+205%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+185%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
34.5%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.5%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherando, Virginia?

Sherando, Virginia has about 281 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sherando, Virginia expensive?

In Sherando, Virginia, the median home is worth about $239,300.

How educated are people in Sherando, Virginia?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sherando, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherando, Virginia?

About 9.3% of people in Sherando, 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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