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Southern Gateway

Virginia · 3,133 residents · 3.214 sq mi
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Southern Gateway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,547. Population has declined 11% since 2019. Median home value is $228,400. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,133
−11%since 2019
from 3,517 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
975 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 1,094 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
+8%since 2019
from 28.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K201020202024Southern Gateway
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,547
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,313 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,297
+3%since 2019
from $29,374 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $234,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,503
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,578 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
24.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 24.2% in 2019
75.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−3%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic32%(1,127)
Black32.9%(1,156)
Hispanic / Latino25%(881)
Asian4%(142)
Other6%(211)
Diversity Score90.2%(3,171)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(1,351)
Black29.9%(936)
Hispanic / Latino13%(406)
Asian4.4%(139)
Other7.1%(223)
Diversity Score85.7%(2,684)
Diversity Score
86
−5%since 2019
from 90 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 89.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+9%since 2019
from 34.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 72.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Female
50.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Foreign born
23.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southern Gateway, Virginia?

Southern Gateway, Virginia has about 3,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southern Gateway, Virginia earns about $63,547 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 $228,400, and the typical rent is about $1,503 a month.

How educated are people in Southern Gateway, Virginia?

About 31.6% 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 13.5% 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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