Hollins, VA

Census Place

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2024 Population

17,097

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

2.27% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

8.81%

5.08% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$77,456

5.26% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$244,300

7.2% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

7,983

1.52% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Hollins, 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.

96.2% of the residents in Hollins, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hollins, VA are Hollins University (246 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Hollins, VA was $244,300, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%.

Most people in Hollins, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Hollins, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hollins, VA is home to a population of 17.1k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.18% of Hollins, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.4k people).

In 2024, there were 5.53 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Hollins, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 860 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2024 Citizenship

95.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.2% of Hollins, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hollins, VA was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hollins, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 1.18k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.27k ± 564
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
860 ± 282

4.2%

Hispanic Population

718 people

4.2% of the people in Hollins, VA are hispanic (718 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hollins, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,827 ± 8,012 people
India
97,961 ± 7,641 people
Mexico
63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

Foreign-Born Population

8.18%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.4k people

8.46%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.44k people

As of 2024, 8.18% of Hollins, VA residents (1.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hollins, VA was 8.46%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
455 ± 195
Gulf War (2001-)
252 ± 133
Gulf War (1990s)
212 ± 201

Hollins, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hollins, VA.

Economy

The economy of Hollins, VA employs 7.98k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hollins, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,499 people), Manufacturing (914 people), and Retail Trade (893 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,708), Wholesale Trade ($63,207), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,145).

Employment

Occupations

7.98k

2024 Value

± 741

−1.52%

1 Year decline

± 13.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hollins, VA declined at a rate of −1.52%, from 8.11k employees to 7.98k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hollins, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,113 people), Sales & Related Occupations (810 people), and Transportation Occupations (558 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hollins, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.98k

2024 Value

± 741

−1.52%

1 Year decline

± 13.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hollins, VA declined at a rate of −1.52%, from 8.11k employees to 7.98k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hollins, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,499 people), Manufacturing (914 people), and Retail Trade (893 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hollins, VA, though some of these residents may live in Hollins, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,750

Median earning men ± $10,050

$45,132

Median earning women ± $8,274

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($86,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($92,788), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($79,861), and Wholesale Trade ($66,385).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hollins, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Hollins, VA awarded 246 degrees. The student population of Hollins, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 26 male students and 756 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hollins, VA are White (144 and 69.2%), Black or African American (35 and 16.8%), Two or More Races (13 and 6.25%), and Asian (7 and 3.37%).

The largest universities in Hollins, VA by number of degrees awarded are Hollins University (246 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hollins, VA are General English Language & Literature (20 and 8.13%), General Psychology (20 and 8.13%), and General Biological Sciences (15 and 6.1%).

The median tuition cost in Hollins, VA for private four year colleges is $41,350.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Hollins, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.06%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 782 (3.32% men and 96.7% 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 2023 there were 782 students enrolled in Hollins, VA, 3.32% men and 96.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 489 records, of which 96.3% were women and 3.68% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
20 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
15 degrees awarded
General English Language & Literature
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hollins, VA was General Psychology with 20 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Hollins University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

246 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hollins University with 246 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 17 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hollins, VA, which is 0.0742 times less than the 229 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 144 degrees mean that there were 4.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 35 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,350) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($910) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hollins, VA was $244,300 in 2024, which is 0.734 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $227,900 to $244,300, a 7.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Hollins, VA is 64.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hollins, VA have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hollins, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$244,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,228

$4,422

Median Property Taxes

±$517

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 Hollins, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.9%

Homeownership

2024

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 64.9% of the housing units in Hollins, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$77,456

Median Household Income

± $9,648

6.82k

Number of Households

± 696

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.82k households in Hollins, VA grew to $77,456 from the previous year's value of $73,588.

The following chart displays the households in Hollins, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Worked At Home (19.1%)
Carpooled (6.32%)

In 2024, 73.3% of workers in Hollins, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.32%).

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

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hollins, VA have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.1% of the workforce in Hollins, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.81% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hollins, VA (1.42k out of 16.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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

95.3% of the population of Hollins, VA has health coverage, with 46.5% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 19.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,341 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 379 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.67%

Uninsured

46.5%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

19.6%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.61%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hollins, VA declined by 22.1% from 5.99% to 4.67%.

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

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