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Oak Grove

Virginia · Richmond · 8,103 residents · 3.357 sq mi
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The short version

Oak Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $203,230. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Richmond median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Oak Grove; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,103
Population density
2,414 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,180
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,083
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,230
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,085
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.5%
67.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(826)
Black78.2%(6,333)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(410)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(534)
Diversity Score46.5%(3,767)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(826)
Black78.2%(6,333)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(410)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(534)
Diversity Score46.5%(3,767)
Diversity Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
Female
59.2%
Foreign born
2.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove, Richmond, Virginia?

Oak Grove, Richmond, Virginia has about 8,103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Grove, Richmond, Virginia?

The typical household in Oak Grove, Richmond, Virginia earns about $40,180 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Grove, Richmond, Virginia expensive?

In Oak Grove, Richmond, Virginia, the median home is worth about $203,230, and the typical rent is about $1,085 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove, Richmond, Virginia?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Grove, Richmond, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Grove, Richmond, Virginia?

About 37.8% of people in Oak Grove, Richmond, 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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