West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

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2021 Population

185,603

1.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

46.2

0.645% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.2%

1.92% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$42,968

3.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$108,300

0.371% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

73,229

0.466% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA had a population of 186k people with a median age of 46.2 and a median household income of $42,968. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA grew from 182,873 to 185,603, a 1.49% increase and its median household income grew from $41,557 to $42,968, a 3.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.66%), White (Hispanic) (2.07%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.05%).

4.8% of the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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.

98.5% of the residents in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Danville Community College (976 degrees awarded in 2021), Patrick Henry Community College (702 degrees), and Averett University (389 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was $108,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%.

Most people in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA borders Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, Rockingham & Stokes Counties PUMA, NC, Granville, Person & Caswell Counties PUMA, NC, Mount Rogers Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, New River Valley Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (Outside Roanoke & Salem Cities) PUMA, VA, Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox Counties & Bedford City PUMA, VA, Campbell County & Lynchburg City PUMA, VA, and Southside Planning District Commission & Commonwealth Regional Council PUMA, VA.

United States North Carolina Virginia

Population & Diversity

West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is home to a population of 186k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.63% of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (4.88k people).

In 2021, there were 2.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.94k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Spanish (6,287 households), Gujarati (310 households), and German (258 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,305

Women

51.8%

89,632

Men

48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 185,937 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 201
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
51.4k ± 611
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.94k ± 628

4.42%

Hispanic Population

8.2k people

4.42% of the people in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are hispanic (8.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,718 ± 1,013 people
Honduras
475 ± 534 people
India
296 ± 422 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,718 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents, followed by Honduras with 475 and India with 296.

Foreign-Born Population

2.63%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.88k people

2.49%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.55k people

As of 2021, 2.63% of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA residents (4.88k 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 2.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,287 households (3.56%)
Gujarati
310 households (0.176%)
German
258 households (0.146%)

4.8% of the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Spanish. 3.56% of the households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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
4,728 ± 402
Gulf War (2001-)
1,879 ± 299
Gulf War (1990s)
1,497 ± 268

West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA employs 73.2k people. The largest industries in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,884 people), Construction (4,430 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,047 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($107,947), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($106,690), and Air transportation ($103,356).

Males in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,473. The income inequality in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,480

Women

51.4%

35,409

Men

48.6%

The workforce of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in 2020 was 72,889 people, with 51.4% woman, and 48.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

73.2k

2021 Value

0.466%

1 Year growth

± 0.466%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.466%, from 72.9k employees to 73.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,357 people), Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (2,163 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,932 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.2k

2021 Value

0.466%

1 Year growth

± 0.466%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.466%, from 72.9k employees to 73.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,884 people), Construction (4,430 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,047 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,502

Median earning men ± $1,109

$27,668

Median earning women ± $1,100

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,653), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,144), and Wholesale Trade ($45,237).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,152), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,602), and Public Administration ($33,837).

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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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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA awarded 2,077 degrees. The student population of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,415 male students and 3,176 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are White (1,390 and 67.6%), followed by Black or African American (419 and 20.4%), Hispanic or Latino (132 and 6.42%), and Two or More Races (52 and 2.53%).

The largest universities in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Danville Community College (976 and 47%), Patrick Henry Community College (702 and 33.8%), and Averett University (389 and 18.7%).

The most popular majors in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (332 and 16%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (326 and 15.7%), and Child Care Provider (126 and 6.07%).

The median tuition cost in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA for private four year colleges is $36,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 47.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,591 (43.2% men and 56.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,591 students enrolled in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, 43.2% men and 56.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,292 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
332 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Technology
36 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 332 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Danville Community College
976 degrees awarded
Patrick Henry Community College
702 degrees awarded
Averett University
389 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Danville Community College with 976 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 964 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, which is 0.866 times less than the 1,113 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,390 degrees mean that there were 3.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 419 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($5,953) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,503) 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, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (51.8k), Some college (33.5k), and Secondary Education (28.3k).

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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was $108,300 in 2021, which is 0.442 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $107,900 to $108,300, a 0.371% increase. The homeownership rate in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is 68.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA is $42,968. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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

$108,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,877

$52,519

Median Property Taxes

±$1,444

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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.1% of the housing units in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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.

$42,968

Median Household Income

± $1,204

77.2k

Number of Households

± 1,967

In 2021, the median household income of the 77.2k households in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA grew to $42,968 from the previous year's value of $41,557.

The following chart displays the households in West Piedmont Planning District 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.413

2021 Wage GINI in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

0.413

2020 Wage GINI in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0919% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.8%)
Carpooled (8.52%)
Worked At Home (4.82%)

In 2021, 82.8% of workers in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.52%) and those who worked at home (4.82%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Piedmont Planning District Commission 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 West Piedmont Planning District 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 West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA (31.2k out of 181k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, 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

91.4% of the population of West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 35.4% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.13% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.62%

Uninsured

35.4%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

18.4%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.13%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA declined by 4.24% from 9% to 8.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Piedmont Planning District Commission PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.