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Timberville

Virginia · 3,166 residents (2025 est.) · 1.336 sq mi
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Timberville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,909. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,000. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,036
+75%since 2000
from 1,739 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,272 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 1,302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
−10%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,166 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Timberville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,909
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,017
+70%since 2000
from $16,450 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+12%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+56%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,644)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(75)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,390)
Black1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino19%(576)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(39)
Diversity Score43%(1,306)
Diversity Score
43
+283%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+114%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
10.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 10.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Timberville, Virginia?

Timberville, Virginia has about 3,036 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Timberville, Virginia?

The typical household in Timberville, Virginia earns about $59,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Timberville, Virginia expensive?

In Timberville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $231,000, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Timberville, Virginia?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Timberville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Timberville, Virginia?

About 17.1% of people in Timberville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Timberville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Timberville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,440 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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