Population 5,897 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stanardsville
Household size in Stanardsville
| Period | Stanardsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Stanardsville run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.62 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the southeast 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 Stanardsville
| Period | Stanardsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Stanardsville skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, 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 41.4, as it has nationally.
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 Stanardsville
| Period | Stanardsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Stanardsville than nationally: 13.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.3 points, even as the national share fell. Stanardsville has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Stanardsville
Renters in Stanardsville
| Period | Stanardsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Stanardsville is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 46.1% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.9 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Stanardsville
| Period | Stanardsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Stanardsville: 18.1% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is up 4.9 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 Stanardsville
| Period | Stanardsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Stanardsville is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 Stanardsville
| Period | Stanardsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $877 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $960 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,039 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,135 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$258 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Stanardsville pays $1,135 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $258 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.9% 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 Stanardsville
Bachelor's degrees in Stanardsville
| Period | Stanardsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Stanardsville than nationally: 28.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Stanardsville
| Period | Stanardsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.6% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Stanardsville have finished high school as nationally: 88.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia overall (91.6%). The share with a diploma is up 13.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Stanardsville
| Period | Stanardsville | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Stanardsville than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Stanardsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanardsville | 2.55 | 46.4 | 13.9% | 15.9% | 18.1% | 1986 | $1,135 | 28.8% | 88.4% | 3.6% |
| Hood | 2.61 | 45.1 | 10.6% | 28.5% | 12.6% | 1982 | $1,156 | 25.6% | 89.2% | 5.7% |
| Dyke | 2.40 | 47.7 | 8.1% | 16.5% | 14.4% | 1990 | $1,362 | 48.0% | 89.2% | 2.4% |
| Ruckersville | 2.76 | 43.7 | 12.3% | 15.0% | 3.2% | 1994 | $1,297 | 32.1% | 91.4% | 1.2% |
| Wolftown | 2.85 | 42.7 | 10.5% | 21.2% | 21.8% | 1991 | $1,212 | 24.6% | 92.3% | 11.1% |
| Swift Run | 2.77 | 44.8 | 4.2% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 1983 | $1,084 | 15.3% | 86.0% | 1.1% |
| Shady Grove | 2.12 | 43.9 | 6.7% | 25.3% | 39.1% | 1976 | $1,233 | 37.8% | 81.5% | 0.5% |
| Rochelle | 2.40 | 47.3 | 7.1% | 26.1% | 8.9% | 1977 | $1,128 | 27.1% | 89.1% | 1.5% |
| Barboursville | 2.66 | 37.3 | 9.2% | 23.6% | 5.1% | 1993 | $1,704 | 43.7% | 97.9% | 1.5% |
| Uno | 2.47 | 44.1 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1986 | $1,183 | 26.9% | 95.3% | 3.3% |
| Pratts | 2.41 | 47.1 | 7.6% | 23.4% | 10.0% | 1979 | $1,140 | 27.1% | 90.0% | 1.9% |
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 Stanardsville. 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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