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Southern Gateway

Virginia · 2,771 residents · 3.214 sq mi
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Southern Gateway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,227. Population has grown 25% since 2023. Median home value is $344,600. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,771
+25%since 2023
from 2,224 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
862 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 692 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
−1%since 2023
from 32.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K201020202024Southern Gateway
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,227
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,383 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,024
+4%since 2023
from $40,461 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
+5%since 2023
from 0.274 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $246,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,073
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,853 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
75.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(1,052)
Black24.1%(535)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(408)
Asian3.8%(84)
Other6.5%(145)
Diversity Score84.9%(1,888)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(1,028)
Black27.3%(756)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(350)
Asian3.6%(101)
Other19.3%(536)
Diversity Score91.7%(2,540)
Diversity Score
92
+8%since 2023
from 85 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+1%since 2023
from 31.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
Female
48.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
Foreign born
18.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southern Gateway, Virginia?

Southern Gateway, Virginia has about 2,771 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southern Gateway, Virginia?

The typical household in Southern Gateway, Virginia earns about $95,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southern Gateway, Virginia expensive?

In Southern Gateway, Virginia, the median home is worth about $344,600, and the typical rent is about $2,073 a month.

How educated are people in Southern Gateway, Virginia?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Southern Gateway, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southern Gateway, Virginia?

About 7.8% of people in Southern Gateway, 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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