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Sugar Grove

Virginia · 563 residents · 2.915 sq mi
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Sugar Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,676. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 178 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $56,400. Households here earn about 51% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
563
−24%since 2000
from 741 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
193 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+21%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5146197248299342000201020202024Sugar Grove
2024563
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,676
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,966
+55%since 2000
from $14,172 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+24%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,400
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(688)
Black5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(542)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(21)
Diversity Score9%(51)
Diversity Score
9
−36%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
+31.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+117%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% 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
13.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
38.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 32.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sugar Grove, Virginia?

Sugar Grove, Virginia has about 563 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sugar Grove, Virginia?

The typical household in Sugar Grove, Virginia earns about $45,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sugar Grove, Virginia expensive?

In Sugar Grove, Virginia, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Sugar Grove, Virginia?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sugar Grove, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sugar Grove, Virginia?

About 17.8% of people in Sugar Grove, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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