Farmville, VA

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2022 Population

7,647

5.24% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

24.4

3.83% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

18.9%

29.9% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$39,233

9.93% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$236,400

15.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

2,566

12.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Farmville, VA had a population of 7.65k people with a median age of 24.4 and a median household income of $39,233. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Farmville, VA grew from 7,266 to 7,647, a 5.24% increase and its median household income grew from $35,690 to $39,233, a 9.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Farmville, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.6%), White (Hispanic) (2.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%).

None of the households in Farmville, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.8% of the residents in Farmville, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Farmville, VA are Longwood University (232566) (1,226 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Farmville, VA was $236,400, and the homeownership rate was 33.4%.

Most people in Farmville, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Farmville, VA was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Farmville, VA is home to a population of 7.65k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.75% of Farmville, VA residents were born outside of the country (516 people).

In 2022, there were 2.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.75k people) in Farmville, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 220 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.8%

2022 Citizenship

91.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.8% of Farmville, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Farmville, VA was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Farmville, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Farmville, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.75k ± 422
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.95k ± 370
White (Hispanic)
220 ± 184

4.84%

Hispanic Population

370 people

4.84% of the people in Farmville, VA are hispanic (370 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Farmville, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

6.75%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

516 people

9.48%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

689 people

As of 2022, 6.75% of Farmville, VA residents (516 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Farmville, VA was 9.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Farmville, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
132 ± 130
Vietnam
103 ± 71
Korea
53 ± 37

Farmville, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Farmville, VA employs 2.57k people. The largest industries in Farmville, VA are Educational Services (585 people), Retail Trade (420 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (420 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($50,820), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,453), and Educational Services ($47,516).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.57k

2022 Value

± 424

12.8%

1 Year growth

± 19.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Farmville, VA grew at a rate of 12.8%, from 2.28k employees to 2.57k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Farmville, VA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (433 people), Management Occupations (388 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (273 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Farmville, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.57k

2022 Value

± 424

12.8%

1 Year growth

± 19.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Farmville, VA grew at a rate of 12.8%, from 2.28k employees to 2.57k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Farmville, VA, are Educational Services (585 people), Retail Trade (420 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (420 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Farmville, VA, though some of these residents may live in Farmville, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,737

Median earning men ± $4,899

$22,024

Median earning women ± $10,621

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,203), Public Administration ($46,487), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,644).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,031), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,250).

Civics

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian and Independent Party

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Senator Elections

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The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Farmville, VA awarded 1,226 degrees. The student population of Farmville, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,324 male students and 3,034 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Farmville, VA are White (923 and 76.4%), followed by Black or African American (128 and 10.6%), Hispanic or Latino (59 and 4.88%), and Two or More Races (47 and 3.89%).

The largest universities in Farmville, VA by number of degrees awarded are Longwood University (232566) (1,226 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Farmville, VA are General Business Administration & Management (337 and 27.5%), Elementary Education & Teaching (60 and 4.89%), and General Psychology (58 and 4.73%).

The median tuition cost in Farmville, VA for a public four year colleges is $8,420 for in-state students and $20,600 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Farmville, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,358 (30.4% men and 69.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,358 students enrolled in Farmville, VA, 30.4% men and 69.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,079 records, of which 71.3% were women and 28.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
144 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
60 degrees awarded
General Psychology
58 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Farmville, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 144 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Farmville, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Longwood University (232566)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,226 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Longwood University (232566) with 1,226 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 363 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Farmville, VA, which is 0.421 times less than the 863 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 923 degrees mean that there were 7.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 128 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($6,180) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,230) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Farmville, VA was $236,400 in 2022, which is 0.839 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $204,900 to $236,400, a 15.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Farmville, VA is 33.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Farmville, VA have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Farmville, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$236,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$18,819

$856

Median Property Taxes

±$168

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Farmville, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Farmville, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

33.4%

Homeownership

2022

69.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 33.4% of the housing units in Farmville, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 36.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Farmville, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9302

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Farmville, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,233

Median Household Income

± $2,702

2.56k

Number of Households

± 434

In 2022, the median household income of the 2.56k households in Farmville, VA grew to $39,233 from the previous year's value of $35,690.

The following chart displays the households in Farmville, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Farmville, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (63.9%)
Carpooled (17.1%)
Walked (10.2%)

In 2022, 63.9% of workers in Farmville, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.1%) and those who walked to work (10.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Farmville, VA have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 5.92% of the workforce in Farmville, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Farmville, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Farmville, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Farmville, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Farmville, VA (891 out of 4.72k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Farmville, VA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.7% of the population of Farmville, VA has health coverage, with 49.4% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 18.7% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Prince Edward County, VA see 1770 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.912% increase from the previous year (1754 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2437 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,770 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Prince Edward County, VA

Primary care physicians in Prince Edward County, VA see an average of 1,770 patients per year. This represents a 0.912% increase from the previous year (1,754 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Prince Edward County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.8% under 18 years, 48.5% between 18 and 34 years, 18.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39% were men and 61% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.25%

Uninsured

49.4%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

18.7%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Farmville, VA declined by 19.9% from 9.05% to 7.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Farmville, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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