Farmville, VA

Census Place

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2023 Population

7,613

0.445% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

26.5

8.61% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

22.1%

16.9% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$40,282

2.67% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$223,700

5.37% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

2,700

5.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Farmville, VA had a population of 7.61k people with a median age of 26.5 and a median household income of $40,282. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Farmville, VA declined from 7,647 to 7,613, a −0.445% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,233 to $40,282, a 2.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Farmville, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.8%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%), White (Hispanic) (2.36%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%).

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.

95.4% of the residents in Farmville, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Farmville, VA was $223,700, and the homeownership rate was 36%.

Most people in Farmville, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Farmville, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Farmville, VA is home to a population of 7.61k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.71% of Farmville, VA residents were born outside of the country (435 people).

In 2023, there were 2.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.96k people) in Farmville, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 206 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2023 Citizenship

93.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.4% of Farmville, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Farmville, VA was 93.8%, 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)
4.96k ± 403
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.89k ± 373
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)
206 ± 279

3.19%

Hispanic Population

243 people

3.19% of the people in Farmville, VA are hispanic (243 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Farmville, 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 Farmville, VA.

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 Farmville, VA was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Farmville, VA residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

5.71%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

435 people

6.75%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

516 people

As of 2023, 5.71% of Farmville, VA residents (435 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Farmville, VA was 6.75%, 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

Vietnam
120 ± 68
Gulf War (2001-)
92 ± 96
Korea
60 ± 40

Farmville, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Farmville, VA employs 2.7k people. The largest industries in Farmville, VA are Retail Trade (571 people), Educational Services (552 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (363 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,769), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($81,528), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,854).

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 N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.7k

2023 Value

± 410

5.22%

1 Year growth

± 21.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Farmville, VA grew at a rate of 5.22%, from 2.57k employees to 2.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Farmville, VA, are Management Occupations (410 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (379 people), and Material Moving Occupations (234 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Farmville, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.7k

2023 Value

± 410

5.22%

1 Year growth

± 21.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Farmville, VA grew at a rate of 5.22%, from 2.57k employees to 2.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Farmville, VA, are Retail Trade (571 people), Educational Services (552 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (363 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

$39,675

Median earning men ± $8,614

$26,328

Median earning women ± $10,469

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,750), Public Administration ($49,356), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,012).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,167), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,853), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,109).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 Farmville, 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Farmville, VA awarded 1,150 degrees. The student population of Farmville, VA in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Farmville, VA are White (846 and 75.1%), followed by Black or African American (128 and 11.4%), Hispanic or Latino (63 and 5.59%), and Two or More Races (44 and 3.9%).

The median tuition cost in Farmville, VA for a public four year colleges is $8,660 for in-state students and $20,870 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 4,545 students enrolled in Farmville, VA, 29.1% men and 70.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,168 records, of which 72.9% were women and 27.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
109 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
63 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
52 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Farmville, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 109 degrees awarded.

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

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 369 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Farmville, VA, which is 0.472 times less than the 781 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 846 degrees mean that there were 6.61 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 ($8,660) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($6,540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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 N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% 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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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

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 $223,700 in 2023, which is 0.737 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $236,400 to $223,700, a 5.37% decrease. The homeownership rate in Farmville, VA is 36%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Farmville, VA have an average commute time of 20.8 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

$223,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$22,280

$932

Median Property Taxes

±$193

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

36%

Homeownership

2023

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 36% of the housing units in Farmville, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 33.4%.

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.

$40,282

Median Household Income

± $3,256

2.59k

Number of Households

± 408

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.59k households in Farmville, VA grew to $40,282 from the previous year's value of $39,233.

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 Farmville, VA.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (61.5%)
Carpooled (19.3%)
Walked (12.3%)

In 2023, 61.5% of workers in Farmville, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (19.3%) and those who walked to work (12.3%).

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

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Farmville, VA have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.98% 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

22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Farmville, VA (1.09k out of 4.92k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 65 - 74.

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

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

94.1% of the population of Farmville, VA has health coverage, with 52.2% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 1.37% 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.7% under 18 years, 47.8% between 18 and 34 years, 19.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.9% were men and 58.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.85%

Uninsured

52.2%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Farmville, VA declined by 19.3% from 7.25% to 5.85%.

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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