Population 1,230 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rich Creek
Household size in Rich Creek
| Period | Rich Creek | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Rich Creek run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.20 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Rich Creek
| Period | Rich Creek | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Rich Creek skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Rich Creek
| Period | Rich Creek | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rich Creek: 2.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Rich Creek
Renters in Rich Creek
| Period | Rich Creek | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.2% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Rich Creek is about as common as it is nationally: 36.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Virginia overall (32.7%). Among homeowners, 64.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Rich Creek
| Period | Rich Creek | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.8% of the housing in Rich Creek, 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.
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 Rich Creek
| Period | Rich Creek | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −7 | +5 | +6 |
Rich Creek is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Rich Creek
| Period | Rich Creek | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $359 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $498 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $676 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $801 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$443 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rich Creek costs $801 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 11.7% 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 Rich Creek
Bachelor's degrees in Rich Creek
| Period | Rich Creek | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rich Creek: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Rich Creek
| Period | Rich Creek | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Rich Creek: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Rich Creek
| Period | Rich Creek | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Rich Creek has been strong: just 0.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Rich Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Creek | 2.48 | 48.8 | 2.5% | 36.2% | 23.8% | 1958 | $801 | 16.6% | 94.4% | 0.6% |
| Glen Lyn | 2.24 | 48.5 | 2.4% | 18.1% | 20.6% | 1968 | $735 | 14.5% | 92.1% | 1.0% |
| Peterstown | 2.72 | 44.9 | 10.0% | 12.8% | 19.9% | 1974 | $668 | 15.9% | 91.6% | 5.1% |
| Narrows | 2.72 | 38.2 | 4.5% | 21.9% | 20.2% | 1958 | $791 | 18.0% | 92.5% | 1.2% |
| Cashmere | 2.99 | 43.9 | 11.2% | 8.3% | 25.1% | 1977 | $682 | 17.3% | 95.6% | 3.0% |
| Willowton | 2.32 | 51.4 | 2.0% | 21.3% | 23.1% | 1975 | $642 | 11.5% | 88.4% | 3.4% |
| Lovern | 2.63 | 43.9 | 6.6% | 3.7% | 12.2% | 1983 | $800 | 24.2% | 77.5% | 0.0% |
| Western | 2.76 | 47.3 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 9.9% | 1974 | $898 | 26.1% | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| Bozoo | 3.16 | 51.2 | 9.6% | 7.2% | 24.5% | 1969 | $738 | 18.9% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
| Pearisburg | 2.33 | 47.1 | 5.1% | 24.8% | 16.3% | 1969 | $859 | 17.0% | 94.9% | 1.7% |
| Mandeville | 1.96 | 52.7 | 4.0% | 13.0% | 43.9% | 1974 | $1,026 | 25.7% | 79.8% | 0.0% |
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 Rich Creek. 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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