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Willis Wharf

Virginia · 278 residents · 0.491 sq mi
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Willis Wharf is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,543. Population has declined 14% since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
278
−14%since 2023
from 322 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
566 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 656 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+2%since 2023
from 36.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2110318526734920202024Willis Wharf
2024278
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,543
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,849
+6%since 2023
from $36,638 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
−20%since 2023
from 0.384 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade42%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing16.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.8%(89)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.8%(75)
Diversity Score
27
−3%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
89.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
Female
43.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willis Wharf, Virginia?

Willis Wharf, Virginia has about 278 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willis Wharf, Virginia?

The typical household in Willis Wharf, Virginia earns about $92,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Willis Wharf, Virginia?

About 48.5% of adults age 25 and over in Willis Wharf, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willis Wharf, Virginia?

About 2.9% of people in Willis Wharf, 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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