Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA

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Population

173,451

0.769% growth

Poverty Rate

7.84%


Median Age

41.5


Median Household Income

$74,723

3.92% growth

Number of Employees

77,802

2.1% growth

Median Property Value

$300,400

2.35% growth

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In 2017, Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA had a population of 173k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $74,723. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA grew from 172,128 to 173,451, a 0.769% increase and its median household income grew from $71,901 to $74,723, a 3.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10%), White (Hispanic) (4.85%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (1.36%). 7.84% of the people in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA speak a non-English language, and 96.7% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA are Germanna Community College (2,017 degrees awarded in 2017) and Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center (18 degrees).

The median property value in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA is $300,400, and the homeownership rate is 76.1%. Most people in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 36.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA employs 77.8k people. The largest industries in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA are Construction (6,833 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,677 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,141 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($161,274), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($151,827), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($149,261).

Median household income in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA is $74,723. Males in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,553. The income inequality in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$74,723

2017 value

± $1,872

3.92%

1 Year Growth

± 3.71%

Households in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA have a median annual income of $74,723, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $71,901 in 2016, which represents a 3.92% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$74,983

Average Male Salary

± $9,126

$50,553

Average Female Salary

± $6,008

In 2017, full-time male employees in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA made 1.48 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,521 ± $49,692

  2. White

    $58,018 ± $5,929

  3. American Indian

    $56,427 ± $119,844

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

0.47

2017 Wage GINI

0.467

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.541% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA

  2. Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA

  3. Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA with a value of $158,314, followed by Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $156,424 and $152,858.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.84% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA (13.4k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    10,044 ± 741

  2. Black

    2,170 ± 361

  3. Hispanic

    2,052 ± 390

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

77.8k

2017 Value

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 2.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 76.2k employees to 77.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA, are Miscellaneous managers (2,805 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,540 people), and Secretaries & administrative assistants (1,924 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA, by number of employees, are Miscellaneous managers (2,805 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,540 people), and Secretaries & administrative assistants (1,924 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other pumas, Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA has an unusually high number of residents working as Small engine mechanics (6.19 times higher than expected), Information security analysts (5.5 times), and Air traffic controllers & airfield operations specialists (5.2 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($357,336), Personal financial advisors ($284,734), and Tax preparers ($271,165).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

77.8k

2017 Value

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 2.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 76.2k employees to 77.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA, are Construction (6,833 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,677 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,141 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA, by number of employees, are Construction (6,833 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,677 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,141 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other pumas, Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA has an unusually high number of Sawmills & wood preservation (5.83 times higher than expected), Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing (3.53 times), and Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores (3.35 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA, by average salary, are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($161,274), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($151,827), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($149,261).

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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

  1. Mixed freight

    $29.9B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $27.8B

  3. Electronics

    $26B

In 2015, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $29.9B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($27.8B) and Electronics ($26B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$277B

2020 Value

$373B

Projected 2045 Value

34.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $277B. This is expected to increase 34.7% to $373B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Maryland

    $25.5B

  2. North Carolina

    $14B

  3. Pennsylvania

    $12.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Maryland with $25.5B, followed by North Carolina with $14B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

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

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Health

89.2% of the population of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 8.36% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.91% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the puma of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA see 1316 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0759% decrease from the previous year (1317 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1494 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Mecklenburg County and Halifax County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.6%). Additionally, Petersburg city has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,316 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,316 patients per year. This represents a 0.0759% decrease from the previous year (1,317 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,218

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,361

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,677

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

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Health Care Coverage

10.8%

Uninsured

53.2%

Employer Coverage

8.36%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.91%

Military or VA

Between N/A and 2016, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA stayed by NaNk% from N/A% to 10.8%.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Mecklenburg County

    15.6% prevalence

  2. Halifax County

    15.6% prevalence

  3. Northumberland County

    15.4% prevalence

Mecklenburg County and Halifax County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Virginia, at 15.6%.

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Diversity

Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA is home to a population of 173k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2016, 5.97% of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (10.3k people).

In 2017, there were 7.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA are Spanish (8,643 speakers), German (565 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (474 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was 41.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.97%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

5.76%

2015 Foreign-Born Population

9.85k people

As of 2016, 5.97% of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA residents (10.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2015, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was 5.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    1,658 ± 995 people

  2. El Salvador

    1,381 ± 909 people

  3. Honduras

    952 ± 755 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,658 Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA residents, followed by El Salvador with 1,381 and Honduras with 952.

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Citizenship

96.7%

2017 Citizenship

96.6%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.7% of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    136k ± 333

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    17.4k ± 518

  3. White (Hispanic)

    8.41k ± 709

In 2017, there were 7.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.41k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish

    8,643 speakers (5.29%)

  2. German

    565 speakers (0.346%)

  3. French (Incl. Cajun)

    474 speakers (0.29%)

7.84% of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2017, the most common non-English language spoken in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was Spanish. 5.29% of the overall population of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA are native Spanish speakers. 0.346% speak German and 0.29% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    5,178 ± 379

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    2,672 ± 369

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    2,507 ± 342

Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA awarded 2,035 degrees. The student population of Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA is skewed towards women, with 2,726 male students and 4,015 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA are White (1,342 and 66.2%), followed by Black or African American (279 and 13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (207 and 10.2%), and Two or More Races (91 and 4.49%).

The largest universities in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Germanna Community College (2,017 and 99.1%) and Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center (18 and 0.885%).

The most popular majors in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (722 and 35.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (697 and 34.3%), and Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions (144 and 7.08%).

The median tuition costs in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    697 degrees awarded

  2. Registered Nursing

    99 degrees awarded

  3. Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations

    36 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 697 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Germanna Community College

    2,017 degrees awarded

  2. Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center

    18 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Germanna Community College with 2,017 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

755

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,280

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 755 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA, which is 0.59 times less than the 1,280 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    1,342 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    279 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    207 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA were to White students. These 1,342 degrees mean that there were 4.81 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 279 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was $300,400 in 2017, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $293,500 to $300,400, a 2.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA is 76.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 36.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$300,400

2017 Median

± $6,054

$293,500

2016 Median

± $4,541

In 2017, the median property value in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA grew to to $300,400 from the previous year's value of $293,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$74,723

Median Household Income

± $1,872

62.4k

Number of Households

± 1,589

In 2017, the median household income of the 62.4k households in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA grew to $74,723 from the previous year's value of $71,901.

The following chart displays the households in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission 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.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

76.1%

2017 Homeownership

75.7%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 76.1% of the housing units in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

36.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA have a longer commute time (36.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 9.94% of the workforce in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    79.7%

  2. Carpooled

    10.4%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.92%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA was Drove Alone (79.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.4%) and those who Worked At Home (5.92%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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