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Wattsville

Virginia · 1,341 residents · 4.289 sq mi
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Wattsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,419. Population has grown 34% since 2019. Median home value is $157,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 64% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% 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
1,341
+34%since 2019
from 998 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
+34%since 2019
from 233 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
−18%since 2019
from 50.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7329361K1K2K201020202024Wattsville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,419
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $28,418 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,658
+16%since 2019
from $23,830 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $159,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.4% in 2019
36.8% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+2%since 2019
from 5.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(815)
Black18.3%(183)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.4%(374)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62%(832)
Black26.5%(356)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(75)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.5%(825)
Diversity Score
61
+64%since 2019
from 37 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−5%since 2019
from 19.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
Female
64.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wattsville, Virginia?

Wattsville, Virginia has about 1,341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wattsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Wattsville, Virginia earns about $27,419 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 $157,400.

How educated are people in Wattsville, Virginia?

About 34.0% 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 0.0% of people in Wattsville, 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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