Population 169 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Griffinsburg
Household size in Griffinsburg
| Period | Griffinsburg | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.94 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.64 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Griffinsburg is a place of small households, averaging 1.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.58 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Griffinsburg
| Period | Griffinsburg | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.9 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.1 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.3 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.5 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Griffinsburg skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Griffinsburg
| Period | Griffinsburg | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 0.8% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +18.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Griffinsburg: 19.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Griffinsburg
Renters in Griffinsburg
| Period | Griffinsburg | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.6% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.3% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.8% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.1% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Griffinsburg: 67.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 22.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Griffinsburg
| Period | Griffinsburg | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +21.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 29.6% of the housing in Griffinsburg, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Griffinsburg
| Period | Griffinsburg | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Griffinsburg was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the wider Washington area, where the median home dates to 1982.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Griffinsburg
| Period | Griffinsburg | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,144 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,042 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,183 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,389 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$245 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Griffinsburg costs $1,389 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 27.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Griffinsburg
Bachelor's degrees in Griffinsburg
| Period | Griffinsburg | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.8% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Griffinsburg (39.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in the Washington area as a whole (53.9%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Griffinsburg
| Period | Griffinsburg | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.5% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Griffinsburg is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Washington area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Griffinsburg
| Period | Griffinsburg | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Griffinsburg has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Griffinsburg compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffinsburg | 1.94 | 53.3 | 19.2% | 67.1% | 29.6% | 1977 | $1,389 | 39.8% | 91.5% | 1.0% |
| Culpeper | 2.88 | 37.9 | 15.0% | 30.1% | 4.6% | 1994 | $1,463 | 27.3% | 85.9% | 2.5% |
| Winston | 2.55 | 44.4 | 9.5% | 30.4% | 9.8% | 1980 | $1,458 | 20.5% | 86.0% | 5.0% |
| Mitchells | 2.48 | 44.6 | 7.4% | 16.8% | 19.7% | 1990 | $1,617 | 13.3% | 83.3% | 0.0% |
| Raccoon Ford | 2.30 | 51.2 | 14.9% | 37.2% | 15.6% | 1987 | $1,261 | 27.6% | 93.2% | 0.9% |
| Stevensburg | 2.48 | 38.3 | 10.6% | 24.0% | 7.4% | 1981 | $1,321 | 21.8% | 86.5% | 3.4% |
| Rapidan | 2.52 | 46.8 | 7.6% | 21.7% | 13.1% | 1986 | $1,489 | 18.0% | 86.1% | 2.4% |
| Trueblue | 2.73 | 43.3 | 14.6% | 15.1% | 5.1% | 2000 | $1,303 | 18.0% | 92.6% | 1.6% |
| Brandy Station | 2.54 | 46.7 | 5.8% | 25.1% | 5.2% | 1994 | $1,620 | 27.0% | 91.7% | 2.3% |
| Locust Dale | 2.60 | 51.9 | 7.2% | 13.7% | 6.7% | 1986 | $1,344 | 31.9% | 88.4% | 7.4% |
| Burr Hill | 2.91 | 44.4 | 12.9% | 9.4% | 3.7% | 2003 | $1,384 | 17.3% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Griffinsburg. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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