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Sugar Grove

Virginia · 758 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 $32,039. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,800. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
758
+2%since 2000
from 741 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
260 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+8%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5146197248299342000201020202024Sugar Grove
2024563
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,039
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,466
+16%since 2000
from $14,172 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+18%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(716)
Black2.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(62)
Diversity Score
8
−41%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+38.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sugar Grove, Virginia?

Sugar Grove, Virginia has about 758 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sugar Grove, Virginia earns about $32,039 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 $64,800, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Sugar Grove, Virginia?

About 2.6% 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 29.7% of people in Sugar Grove, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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