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Strasburg

Virginia · 7,083 residents · 4.071 sq mi
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Strasburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,970. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,083
+76%since 2000
from 4,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,740 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+2%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Strasburg
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,970
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,724 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,306
+43%since 2000
from $17,697 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,018
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
39.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+48%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,727)
Black4.4%(177)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(57)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(600)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(5,837)
Black4.7%(336)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(450)
Asian1.1%(81)
Other6.8%(481)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,915)
Diversity Score
41
+175%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+121%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strasburg, Virginia?

Strasburg, Virginia has about 7,083 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strasburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Strasburg, Virginia earns about $49,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strasburg, Virginia expensive?

In Strasburg, Virginia, the median home is worth about $205,100, and the typical rent is about $1,018 a month.

How educated are people in Strasburg, Virginia?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Strasburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strasburg, Virginia?

About 7.6% of people in Strasburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Strasburg, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Strasburg, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,321 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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