James River Region PUMA, VA

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2021 Population

113,352

1.45% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

2.92% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$72,620

5.94% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$236,700

5.81% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,493

1.46% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, James River Region PUMA, VA had a population of 113k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $72,620. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of James River Region PUMA, VA grew from 111,729 to 113,352, a 1.45% increase and its median household income grew from $68,550 to $72,620, a 5.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in James River Region PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.1%), Other (Hispanic) (7.55%), White (Hispanic) (5.97%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%).

19.6% of the households in James River Region PUMA, 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.

92.1% of the residents in James River Region PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chesterfield County (East)--James River Region PUMA, VA are Centura College-Richmond Main (108 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in James River Region PUMA, VA was $236,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.1%.

Most people in James River Region PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in James River Region PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

James River Region PUMA, VA borders Chester & Rockwood PUMA, VA, Crater Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, Hanover, Powhatan, Goochland, New Kent, King William & Charles City Counties PUMA, VA, Highland Springs, East Highland Park & Glen Allen PUMA, VA, Tuckahoe, Short Pump & Wyndham PUMA, VA, and Richmond City PUMA, VA.

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

James River Region PUMA, VA is home to a population of 113k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.8% of James River Region PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (14.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.5k people) in James River Region PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.56k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in James River Region PUMA, VA are Spanish (15,302 households), Arabic (589 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (582 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,219

Women

52.3%

54,100

Men

47.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 113,319 inhabitants, with 47.7% men, and 52.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.1%

2021 Citizenship

92.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.1% of James River Region PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in James River Region PUMA, VA was 92.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in James River Region PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.5k ± 2.02k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.9k ± 1.55k
Other (Hispanic)
8.56k ± 1.19k

15.7%

Hispanic Population

17.8k people

15.7% of the people in James River Region PUMA, VA are hispanic (17.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in James River Region PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
2,316 ± 1,169 people
El Salvador
2,312 ± 1,168 people
Mexico
1,966 ± 1,079 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of James River Region PUMA, VA was Guatemala, the natal country of 2,316 James River Region PUMA, VA residents, followed by El Salvador with 2,312 and Mexico with 1,966.

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.4k people

As of 2021, 12.8% of James River Region PUMA, VA residents (14.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in James River Region PUMA, VA was 12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,302 households (14.3%)
Arabic
589 households (0.551%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
582 households (0.545%)

19.6% of the households in James River Region PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in James River Region PUMA, VA was Spanish. 14.3% of the households in James River Region PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,053 ± 389
Gulf War (2001-)
1,571 ± 366
Gulf War (1990s)
1,395 ± 431

James River Region PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of James River Region PUMA, VA employs 55.5k people. The largest industries in James River Region PUMA, VA are Construction (4,729 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,872 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,145 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($196,338), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($185,587), and Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($174,536).

Males in James River Region PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,473. The income inequality in James River Region PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,958

Women

49.3%

27,735

Men

50.7%

The workforce of James River Region PUMA, VA in 2020 was 54,693 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in James River Region PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

55.5k

2021 Value

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 1.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in James River Region PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 54.7k employees to 55.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in James River Region PUMA, VA, are Customer service representatives (1,788 people), Registered nurses (1,625 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,577 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of James River Region PUMA, 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

55.5k

2021 Value

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 1.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in James River Region PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 54.7k employees to 55.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in James River Region PUMA, VA, are Construction (4,729 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,872 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,145 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of James River Region PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in James River Region PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,128

Median earning men ± $2,202

$38,455

Median earning women ± $2,156

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,563), Public Administration ($65,563), and Wholesale Trade ($63,268).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,793), Public Administration ($54,961), and Wholesale Trade ($52,910).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

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 James River Region PUMA, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in James River Region PUMA, VA awarded 108 degrees. The student population of James River Region PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 104 male students and 73 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in James River Region PUMA, VA are Black or African American (61 and 56.5%), followed by White (24 and 22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 8.33%), and Two or More Races (9 and 8.33%).

The largest universities in James River Region PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Centura College-Richmond Main (108 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chesterfield County (East)--James River Region PUMA, VA are Medical Office Assistant (43 and 39.8%), HVAC Maintenance (24 and 22.2%), and Electrician (20 and 18.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in James River Region PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 45%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 177 (58.8% men and 41.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 177 students enrolled in James River Region PUMA, VA, 58.8% men and 41.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 103 records, of which 47.6% were women and 52.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
20 degree-majors awarded
Medical Office Assistant
43 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Chesterfield County (East)--James River Region PUMA, VA was Electrician with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Chesterfield County (East)--James River Region PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Centura College-Richmond Main

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

108 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Centura College-Richmond Main with 108 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 64 men were awarded degrees from institutions in James River Region PUMA, VA, which is 1.45 times more than the 44 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 61 degrees mean that there were 2.54 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 24 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

Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($137) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,200) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.911% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.981% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of James River Region PUMA, VA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (23.8k), Some college (18.6k), and Bachelors Degree (17k).

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 James River Region PUMA, VA was $236,700 in 2021, which is 0.967 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $223,700 to $236,700, a 5.81% increase. The homeownership rate in James River Region PUMA, VA is 66.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in James River Region PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in James River Region PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in James River Region PUMA, VA is $72,620. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in James River Region PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

Housing

Property

$236,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,646

$28,551

Median Property Taxes

±$1,298

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 James River Region PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.1% of the housing units in James River Region PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in James River Region PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in James River Region PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in James River Region PUMA, 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.

$72,620

Median Household Income

± $3,630

43.2k

Number of Households

± 1,671

In 2021, the median household income of the 43.2k households in James River Region PUMA, VA grew to $72,620 from the previous year's value of $68,550.

The following chart displays the households in James River Region PUMA, 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

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in James River Region PUMA, VA

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in James River Region PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in James River Region PUMA, VA was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.832% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for James River Region PUMA, VA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in James River Region PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in James River Region PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)

In 2021, 75.9% of workers in James River Region PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (10.5%).

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

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in James River Region PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in James River Region PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in James River Region PUMA, VA (11.9k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in James River Region PUMA, 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

88.2% of the population of James River Region PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 49.6% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 2.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,325 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

49.6%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

2.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in James River Region PUMA, VA grew by 3.48% from 11.4% to 11.8%.

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