Population 13,719 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Moseley
Household size in Moseley
| Period | Moseley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.25 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.14 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.20 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Moseley is a place of big households: 3.20 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 edged down from 3.25, in line with the national trend. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have larger households.
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 Moseley
| Period | Moseley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.5, the median age in Moseley is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.8, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
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 Moseley
| Period | Moseley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Moseley: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Moseley
Renters in Moseley
| Period | Moseley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Moseley is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 18.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of renters.
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 Moseley
| Period | Moseley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Moseley: just 2.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Moseley
| Period | Moseley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2012 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Moseley has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2012, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only one other Virginia city with 5,000+ people has 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 Moseley
| Period | Moseley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,014 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,019 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,546 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,534 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,520 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Moseley pays $2,534 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,520 a month since 2006–10, up 150%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Moseley
Bachelor's degrees in Moseley
| Period | Moseley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.4% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.5% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.7% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.2% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Moseley is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
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 Moseley
| Period | Moseley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Moseley: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher 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 Moseley
| Period | Moseley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Moseley runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Moseley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moseley | 3.20 | 40.5 | 8.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2012 | $2,534 | 65.2% | 98.2% | 4.5% |
| Woodlake | 2.89 | 41.3 | 14.9% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 1991 | $2,709 | 57.2% | 98.5% | 1.6% |
| Clayville | 3.47 | 35.9 | 7.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2013 | $2,118 | 65.3% | 96.4% | 1.5% |
| Brandermill | 2.43 | 43.6 | 5.9% | 29.7% | 5.8% | 1988 | $2,215 | 49.7% | 98.1% | 4.6% |
| Midlothian | 2.67 | 42.1 | 7.7% | 19.8% | 3.4% | 1997 | $1,818 | 59.5% | 96.0% | 4.1% |
| Flat Rock | 2.66 | 39.3 | 7.3% | 4.0% | 8.5% | 1984 | $1,099 | 25.6% | 91.3% | 2.7% |
| Chesterfield | 2.92 | 39.9 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 1996 | $1,922 | 41.3% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
| Genito | 2.61 | 48.5 | 8.1% | 6.5% | 6.7% | 1997 | $1,273 | 23.6% | 90.1% | 4.1% |
| Winterpock | 2.53 | 41.8 | 3.6% | 11.1% | 5.7% | 1980 | $1,866 | 34.3% | 91.8% | 2.8% |
| Rockwood | 2.61 | 42.2 | 8.4% | 23.0% | 3.8% | 1987 | $1,930 | 49.9% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| Chula | 2.50 | 46.2 | 20.0% | 10.0% | 6.8% | 2000 | $1,883 | 25.7% | 89.2% | 4.0% |
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 Moseley. 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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