Population 4,750 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pearisburg
Household size in Pearisburg
| Period | Pearisburg | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Pearisburg is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north. Pearisburg has smaller households than the great majority of Virginia cities.
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 Pearisburg
| Period | Pearisburg | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Pearisburg skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.3, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 are older.
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 Pearisburg
| Period | Pearisburg | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pearisburg: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only 16 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Pearisburg
Renters in Pearisburg
| Period | Pearisburg | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.8% of households in Pearisburg rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 56.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast.
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 Pearisburg
| Period | Pearisburg | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.3% of the housing in Pearisburg, 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. Pearisburg has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Virginia cities.
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 Pearisburg
| Period | Pearisburg | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Pearisburg is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Only 18 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have older 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 Pearisburg
| Period | Pearisburg | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $564 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $609 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $726 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $859 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$296 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pearisburg costs $859 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Pearisburg has lower rents than at least four in five Virginia cities.
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 Pearisburg
Bachelor's degrees in Pearisburg
| Period | Pearisburg | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pearisburg: 17.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north. Pearisburg has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Virginia cities.
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 Pearisburg
| Period | Pearisburg | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Pearisburg: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Pearisburg has a higher share of high school graduates than most Virginia cities.
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 Pearisburg
| Period | Pearisburg | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Pearisburg has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 13 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. 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).
Pearisburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearisburg | 2.33 | 47.1 | 5.1% | 24.8% | 16.3% | 1969 | $859 | 17.0% | 94.9% | 1.7% |
| Klotz | 2.55 | 36.5 | 2.5% | 19.0% | 2.8% | 1967 | $1,074 | 21.3% | 99.2% | 0.0% |
| Ripplemead | 2.28 | 48.5 | 9.4% | 24.4% | 20.2% | 1982 | $713 | 11.6% | 88.3% | 7.8% |
| Staffordsville | 2.76 | 47.3 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 9.9% | 1974 | $898 | 26.1% | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| Narrows | 2.72 | 38.2 | 4.5% | 21.9% | 20.2% | 1958 | $791 | 18.0% | 92.5% | 1.2% |
| Eggleston | 2.37 | 50.9 | 3.3% | 10.7% | 22.1% | 1979 | $775 | 27.3% | 95.7% | 0.6% |
| Western | 2.76 | 47.3 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 9.9% | 1974 | $898 | 26.1% | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| Pembroke | 2.51 | 45.0 | 6.7% | 18.7% | 21.6% | 1980 | $744 | 18.0% | 86.6% | 4.6% |
| Thessalia | 2.76 | 47.3 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 9.9% | 1974 | $898 | 26.1% | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| Rich Creek | 2.48 | 48.8 | 2.5% | 36.2% | 23.8% | 1958 | $801 | 16.6% | 94.4% | 0.6% |
| Mountain View | 2.36 | 53.5 | 3.3% | 9.8% | 29.9% | 1983 | $848 | 33.6% | 92.0% | 0.1% |
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 Pearisburg. 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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