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Sugar Grove

Virginia · 610 residents · 2.915 sq mi
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Sugar Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,245. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 131 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
610
−18%since 2000
from 741 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
209 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+27%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5146197248299342000201020202024Sugar Grove
2024563
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,245
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,883
+47%since 2000
from $14,172 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$550
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
19.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(583)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(25)
Diversity Score
4
−70%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+85%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sugar Grove, Virginia?

Sugar Grove, Virginia has about 610 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sugar Grove, Virginia earns about $68,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sugar Grove, Virginia expensive?

In Sugar Grove, Virginia, the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Sugar Grove, Virginia?

About 1.5% 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 23.8% of people in Sugar Grove, 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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