Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA

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2023 Population
109,484
0.546% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
42.6
0.93% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
11.3%
3.81% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$69,038
4.77% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$276,000
7.6% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
49,496
0.265% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA had a population of 109k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $69,038. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA grew from 108,890 to 109,484, a 0.546% increase and its median household income grew from $65,894 to $69,038, a 4.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%), Other (Hispanic) (2.4%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.2%).

7.27% of the households in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) 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.

97.2% of the residents in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA was $276,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.9%.

Most people in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 109k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.98% of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (5.45k people).

In 2023, there were 25.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.5k people) in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.63k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA are Spanish (5,324 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (278 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (275 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
54,551
Women
49.9%
54,747
Men
50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 109,298 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

97.2%
2023 Citizenship
97.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    93.5k ± 444
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.7k ± 335
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    2.63k ± 462
6.61%
Hispanic Population
7.24k people

In 2023, there were 25.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.5k people) in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.63k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.61% of the people in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA are hispanic (7.24k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    793 ± 689 people
  2. El Salvador
    774 ± 681 people
  3. Philippines
    264 ± 398 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 793 Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA residents, followed by El Salvador with 774 and Philippines with 264.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.98%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.45k people
4.57%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.98k people

As of 2023, 4.98% of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA residents (5.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA was 4.57%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,324 households (5.14%)
  2. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
    278 households (0.268%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    275 households (0.265%)

7.27% of the households in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 5.14% of the households in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,894 ± 387
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,656 ± 322
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,510 ± 278

Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.75 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA employs 49.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA were Construction (5,728 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,837 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,556 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($143,812), Scientific research & development services ($120,074), and Legal services ($118,260).

Males in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,946. The income inequality in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
23,558
Women
47.6%
25,938
Men
52.4%

The workforce of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA in 2023 was 49,496 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

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Occupations

49.5k
2023 Value
0.265%
1 Year growth
± 0.265%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.265%, from 49.4k employees to 49.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (1,372 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,276 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,082 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

49.5k
2023 Value
0.265%
1 Year growth
± 0.265%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.265%, from 49.4k employees to 49.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA, are Construction (5,728 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,837 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,556 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,159
Median earning men ± $1,036
$34,801
Median earning women ± $1,552

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($110,536), Public Administration ($91,071), and Wholesale Trade ($70,469).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($60,833), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,457), and Construction ($52,955).

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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%.

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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.

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
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.

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US Representatives from Virginia

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

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.693% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (35k), Some college (18k), and Secondary Education (12.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA was $276,000 in 2023, which is 0.91 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $256,500 to $276,000, a 7.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA is 73.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 33.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$276,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,732
$31,502
Median Property Taxes
±$1,207

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Rent vs Own

73.9%
Homeownership
2023
70.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 73.9% of the housing units in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$69,038
Median Household Income
± $3,648
42.6k
Number of Households
± 1,582

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.6k households in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA grew to $69,038 from the previous year's value of $65,894.

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Wage Distribution

0.412
2023 Wage GINI in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA
0.417
2022 Wage GINI in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA

In 2023, the income inequality in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.06% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75.6%)
  2. Carpooled (11.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.03%)

In 2023, 75.6% of workers in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (9.03%).

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Commute Time

33.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA have a longer commute time (33.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.77% of the workforce in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA (12.2k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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Health

91.7% of the population of Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.28% increase from the previous year (1,324 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 411 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,341 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,341 patients per year. This represents a 1.28% increase from the previous year (1,324 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.32%
Uninsured
45.7%
Employer Coverage
16.8%
Medicaid
15.2%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
1.96%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA declined by 7.3% from 8.97% to 8.32%.

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