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Timberville

Virginia · 2,963 residents · 1.336 sq mi
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Timberville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,896. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 13% 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 $153,400. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,963
+70%since 2000
from 1,739 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,218 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 1,302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
−11%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Timberville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,896
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,665
+38%since 2000
from $16,450 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+25%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,429)
Black1.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(358)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other2.5%(74)
Diversity Score36.9%(1,093)
Diversity Score
37
+229%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+113%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Timberville, Virginia?

Timberville, Virginia has about 2,963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Timberville, Virginia?

The typical household in Timberville, Virginia earns about $49,896 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 $153,400, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Timberville, Virginia?

About 12.6% 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 9.3% 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 1,367 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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