Weyers Cave, VA

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2023 Population

2,243

1.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

32.4

21.8% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

1.25%

37.2% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$66,882

28.4% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$280,900

1.12% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,257

2.33% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Weyers Cave, VA had a population of 2.24k people with a median age of 32.4 and a median household income of $66,882. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Weyers Cave, VA grew from 2,212 to 2,243, a 1.4% increase and its median household income declined from $93,384 to $66,882, a −28.4% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Weyers Cave, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (14.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.02%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.85%), and White (Hispanic) (2.18%).

None of the households in Weyers Cave, 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.

94.6% of the residents in Weyers Cave, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Weyers Cave, VA are Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (858 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Weyers Cave, VA was $280,900, and the homeownership rate was 81.3%.

Most people in Weyers Cave, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Weyers Cave, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Weyers Cave, VA is home to a population of 2.24k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.4% of Weyers Cave, VA residents were born outside of the country (166 people).

In 2023, there were 5.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.65k people) in Weyers Cave, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 329 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 135 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.6%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.6% of Weyers Cave, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Weyers Cave, VA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Weyers Cave, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Weyers Cave, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.65k ± 673
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
329 ± 265
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
135 ± 178

5.04%

Hispanic Population

113 people

5.04% of the people in Weyers Cave, VA are hispanic (113 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Weyers Cave, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

7.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

166 people

3.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

84 people

As of 2023, 7.4% of Weyers Cave, VA residents (166 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Weyers Cave, VA was 3.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
17 ± 29
Gulf War (1990s)
13 ± 27
Gulf War (2001-)
8 ± 23

Weyers Cave, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Weyers Cave, VA employs 1.26k people. The largest industries in Weyers Cave, VA are Retail Trade (240 people), Manufacturing (208 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (148 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($76,584), Construction ($76,111), and Retail Trade ($66,480).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.26k

2023 Value

± 341

−2.33%

1 Year decline

± 38.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Weyers Cave, VA declined at a rate of −2.33%, from 1.29k employees to 1.26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weyers Cave, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (189 people), Transportation Occupations (165 people), and Management Occupations (140 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weyers Cave, 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

1.26k

2023 Value

± 341

−2.33%

1 Year decline

± 38.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Weyers Cave, VA declined at a rate of −2.33%, from 1.29k employees to 1.26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weyers Cave, VA, are Retail Trade (240 people), Manufacturing (208 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (148 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Weyers Cave, VA, though some of these residents may live in Weyers Cave, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,354

Median earning men ± $15,326

$65,255

Median earning women ± $39,500

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($76,759), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,103), and Manufacturing ($75,842).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($187,613) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,024).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Weyers Cave, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

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

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Weyers Cave, VA awarded 858 degrees. The student population of Weyers Cave, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,483 male students and 2,235 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Weyers Cave, VA are White (599 and 70.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (110 and 12.9%), Black or African American (54 and 6.35%), and Unknown (50 and 5.88%).

The largest universities in Weyers Cave, VA by number of degrees awarded are Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (858 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Weyers Cave, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (200 and 23.3%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (139 and 16.2%), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (109 and 12.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 3,718 students enrolled in Weyers Cave, VA, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,434 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
200 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
37 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Weyers Cave, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 200 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Blue Ridge Community College (231536)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

858 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Ridge Community College (231536) with 858 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 329 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Weyers Cave, VA, which is 0.622 times less than the 529 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 599 degrees mean that there were 5.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 110 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

Public, 2-year ($4,758) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($744) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,358) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.884% 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

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

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 Weyers Cave, VA was $280,900 in 2023, which is 0.926 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $277,800 to $280,900, a 1.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Weyers Cave, VA is 81.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Weyers Cave, VA have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Weyers Cave, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$280,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,332

$641

Median Property Taxes

±$201

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 Weyers Cave, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Weyers Cave, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.3%

Homeownership

2023

71.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.3% of the housing units in Weyers Cave, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Weyers Cave, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Weyers Cave, 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.

$66,882

Median Household Income

± $35,856

788

Number of Households

± 244

In 2023, the median household income of the 788 households in Weyers Cave, VA declined from $66,882 from the previous year's value of $93,384.

The following chart displays the households in Weyers Cave, 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 $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Weyers Cave, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (6.38%)

In 2023, 81.9% of workers in Weyers Cave, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Weyers Cave, VA have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.751% of the workforce in Weyers Cave, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

1.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weyers Cave, VA (28 out of 2.24k 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 Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Weyers Cave, VA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

91.5% of the population of Weyers Cave, VA has health coverage, with 55.4% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 8.52% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Augusta County, VA see 2187 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.19% increase from the previous year (2099 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2873 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1251 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,187 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Augusta County, VA

Primary care physicians in Augusta County, VA see an average of 2,187 patients per year. This represents a 4.19% increase from the previous year (2,099 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.6% under 18 years, 23.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.2% were men and 56.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.52%

Uninsured

55.4%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

8.52%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weyers Cave, VA grew by 50.7% from 5.65% to 8.52%.

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

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