Population 6,628 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Locust Grove
Household size in Locust Grove
| Period | Locust Grove | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.19 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.03 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Locust Grove is a place of big households: 3.03 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.69, even as the national average fell.
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 Locust Grove
| Period | Locust Grove | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.0 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.2, Locust Grove is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.1, even as the national median rose. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 are younger.
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 Locust Grove
| Period | Locust Grove | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Locust Grove: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Virginia cities, Locust Grove has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Locust Grove
Renters in Locust Grove
| Period | Locust Grove | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Locust Grove is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 15.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Locust Grove
| Period | Locust Grove | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Locust Grove: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Still, the rate is higher than in the Washington area overall (5.9%). Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Locust Grove
| Period | Locust Grove | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Locust Grove has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2005, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have newer homes.
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 Locust Grove
| Period | Locust Grove | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,524 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,508 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,336 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,931 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$406 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Locust Grove costs $1,931 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Washington area ($2,236). Rent has climbed $406 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 42.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Locust Grove
Bachelor's degrees in Locust Grove
| Period | Locust Grove | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Locust Grove (34.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Washington area overall (53.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Locust Grove
| Period | Locust Grove | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Locust Grove is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Locust Grove
| Period | Locust Grove | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Locust Grove has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 8.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Locust Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Grove | 3.03 | 34.2 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 7.7% | 2005 | $1,931 | 34.4% | 90.4% | 1.3% |
| Lake of the Woods | 2.29 | 54.5 | 7.0% | 4.4% | 10.8% | 1994 | $1,863 | 45.6% | 96.8% | 0.8% |
| Wilderness | 2.87 | 32.1 | 10.0% | 11.0% | 7.7% | 2000 | $1,858 | 26.7% | 89.8% | 2.5% |
| Indian Town | 2.95 | 37.9 | 7.2% | 15.6% | 8.0% | 1998 | $1,803 | 24.0% | 89.2% | 2.6% |
| Richardsville | 2.75 | 40.1 | 4.2% | 21.2% | 8.6% | 1988 | $1,653 | 18.3% | 87.7% | 2.0% |
| Lignum | 2.80 | 38.6 | 4.8% | 20.6% | 8.8% | 1991 | $1,730 | 20.2% | 87.7% | 1.3% |
| Burr Hill | 2.91 | 44.4 | 12.9% | 9.4% | 3.7% | 2003 | $1,384 | 17.3% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
| Parker | 3.59 | 28.5 | 8.6% | 1.9% | 10.1% | 1998 | $1,658 | 18.9% | 87.9% | 1.8% |
| Gold Dale | 3.47 | 29.1 | 8.2% | 3.0% | 10.1% | 1997 | $1,629 | 19.0% | 88.2% | 2.1% |
| Brockroad | 2.92 | 51.5 | 3.7% | 1.6% | 8.5% | 2000 | $1,313 | 31.0% | 90.8% | 1.5% |
| Rhoadesville | 2.81 | 41.9 | 9.2% | 11.5% | 5.4% | 1999 | $1,609 | 18.3% | 89.1% | 5.8% |
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 Locust Grove. 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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