Population 6,909 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montpelier
Household size in Montpelier
| Period | Montpelier | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Montpelier average 2.86 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.73 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the west.
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 Montpelier
| Period | Montpelier | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.3, Montpelier is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 Montpelier
| Period | Montpelier | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Montpelier, well below the national share of 11.6%. Montpelier has a lower share of single-parent households than most Virginia cities.
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 Montpelier
Renters in Montpelier
| Period | Montpelier | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Montpelier is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a quarter of owners (24.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Montpelier
| Period | Montpelier | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Montpelier is close to the national rate: 10.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Richmond area overall (8.4%). Vacancy is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Montpelier
| Period | Montpelier | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Montpelier has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Montpelier
| Period | Montpelier | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,025 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,107 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $994 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,945 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$920 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Montpelier runs $1,945 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $920 a month since 2006–10, up 90%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 Montpelier
Bachelor's degrees in Montpelier
| Period | Montpelier | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.0% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Montpelier as nationally: 34.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Richmond area as a whole (41.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Montpelier
| Period | Montpelier | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Montpelier is a bit above the national rate: 92.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Richmond area. The share with a diploma is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Montpelier
| Period | Montpelier | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Montpelier has been strong: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Virginia city with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Montpelier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | 2.86 | 44.3 | 8.3% | 18.2% | 10.0% | 1990 | $1,945 | 34.8% | 92.5% | 0.9% |
| Locust Creek | 2.81 | 41.7 | 12.3% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 1992 | $1,216 | 25.1% | 89.5% | 3.2% |
| Rockville | 2.59 | 48.7 | 3.3% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 1989 | $1,371 | 48.9% | 96.2% | 1.9% |
| Beaverdam | 2.55 | 44.2 | 7.8% | 13.2% | 11.0% | 1991 | $959 | 42.1% | 92.6% | 1.6% |
| Dabneys | 2.49 | 44.6 | 2.2% | 14.0% | 7.7% | 1992 | $1,369 | 39.3% | 93.8% | 5.3% |
| Hewlett | 2.51 | 45.6 | 7.3% | 12.9% | 11.2% | 1990 | $780 | 46.5% | 92.8% | 0.9% |
| Gum Tree | 2.62 | 51.7 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 9.0% | 1992 | $1,170 | 57.7% | 94.3% | 1.5% |
| North Anna | 2.87 | 43.3 | 31.0% | 14.4% | 5.7% | 1974 | $933 | 22.5% | 92.0% | 2.6% |
| Verdon | 2.18 | 60.7 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 11.7% | 1979 | $780 | 39.6% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
| Bumpass | 2.65 | 44.3 | 14.9% | 13.0% | 14.6% | 1997 | $1,259 | 31.2% | 91.3% | 2.5% |
| Shelfar | 2.35 | 42.7 | 1.2% | 20.7% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,337 | 37.5% | 94.5% | 6.1% |
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 Montpelier. 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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