Population 20,733 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Meadowbrook
Household size in Meadowbrook
| Period | Meadowbrook | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Meadowbrook average 2.86 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northwest.
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 Meadowbrook
| Period | Meadowbrook | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Meadowbrook is 36.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 36.3 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Meadowbrook
| Period | Meadowbrook | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Meadowbrook: 16.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Meadowbrook
Renters in Meadowbrook
| Period | Meadowbrook | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Meadowbrook is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Meadowbrook
| Period | Meadowbrook | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Meadowbrook than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Meadowbrook
| Period | Meadowbrook | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Meadowbrook are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Meadowbrook
| Period | Meadowbrook | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,006 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,145 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,314 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,726 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$721 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Meadowbrook pays $1,726 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $721 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
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 Meadowbrook
Bachelor's degrees in Meadowbrook
| Period | Meadowbrook | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Meadowbrook have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 Meadowbrook
| Period | Meadowbrook | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.6% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Meadowbrook never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Meadowbrook
| Period | Meadowbrook | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Meadowbrook is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Richmond area overall (4.5%). 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).
Meadowbrook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook | 2.86 | 36.8 | 16.0% | 24.6% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,726 | 25.1% | 83.6% | 5.6% |
| Bensley | 2.72 | 30.0 | 31.0% | 59.1% | 6.4% | 1969 | $1,249 | 16.0% | 73.7% | 5.7% |
| Bellwood | 2.81 | 34.1 | 18.9% | 58.4% | 11.0% | 1983 | $1,302 | 15.9% | 75.5% | 4.6% |
| Deerfield Estates | 2.55 | 35.6 | 19.1% | 28.7% | 1.3% | 1984 | $1,554 | 19.5% | 88.7% | 2.4% |
| Manchester | 2.32 | 38.6 | 16.9% | 42.7% | 8.2% | 1986 | $1,604 | 39.6% | 89.5% | 6.1% |
| Henrico | 2.35 | 49.7 | 13.0% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 2003 | $1,334 | 32.5% | 94.4% | 0.4% |
| Rockwood | 2.61 | 42.2 | 8.4% | 23.0% | 3.8% | 1987 | $1,930 | 49.9% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| Varina | 2.10 | 60.7 | 5.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1983 | $1,722 | 38.0% | 91.7% | 0.0% |
| Chester | 2.63 | 40.0 | 12.3% | 25.3% | 5.6% | 1998 | $1,816 | 36.4% | 92.5% | 3.3% |
| Montrose Heights | 2.31 | 43.6 | 9.3% | 27.8% | 6.0% | 1994 | $1,570 | 32.1% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| Chesterfield | 2.92 | 39.9 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 1996 | $1,922 | 41.3% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
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 Meadowbrook. 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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