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Wattsville

Virginia · 1,128 residents · 4.289 sq mi
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Wattsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,031. Population has declined 8% since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $154,900. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
1,128
−8%vs 2011
vs 1,223 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
263 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 285 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
−14%vs 2011
vs 53.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7329361K1K2K201020202024Wattsville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,031
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,227 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,213
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $25,130 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.462 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $148,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $799 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−40.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.7% in 2011
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+12%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(837)
Black26.5%(324)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(58)
Diversity Score57.4%(702)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(723)
Black27.7%(313)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(41)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other4.4%(49)
Diversity Score64.7%(730)
Diversity Score
65
+13%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+17%vs 2011
vs 18.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Female
51.8%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wattsville, Virginia?

Wattsville, Virginia has about 1,128 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wattsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Wattsville, Virginia earns about $42,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wattsville, Virginia expensive?

In Wattsville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $154,900, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Wattsville, Virginia?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wattsville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wattsville, Virginia?

About 20.3% of people in Wattsville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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