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Southern Gateway

Virginia · 2,805 residents · 3.214 sq mi
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Southern Gateway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,893. Population has declined 7% since 2011. Median home value is $271,900. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,805
−7%vs 2011
vs 3,004 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
873 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 935 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
28.0
−11%vs 2011
vs 31.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,893
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $54,489 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,117
−4%vs 2011
vs $28,119 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.329 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $229,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,179
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,211 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
72.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+15%vs 2011
vs 4.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(1,272)
Black45.9%(1,378)
Hispanic / Latino5%(151)
Asian1.7%(50)
Other5.1%(153)
Diversity Score75.6%(2,271)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(1,476)
Black27.1%(760)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(330)
Asian3.4%(95)
Other2.6%(74)
Diversity Score76.9%(2,157)
Diversity Score
77
+2%vs 2011
vs 76 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 39.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% 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
4.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
Female
54.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.6% in 2011
Foreign born
12.3%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southern Gateway, Virginia?

Southern Gateway, Virginia has about 2,805 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southern Gateway, Virginia earns about $55,893 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 $271,900, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

How educated are people in Southern Gateway, Virginia?

About 35.8% 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 4.5% of people in Southern Gateway, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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