Population 12,519 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in The Fan
Household size in The Fan
| Period | The Fan | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.06 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.86 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The Fan is a place of small households, averaging 1.86 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.06 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
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 The Fan
| Period | The Fan | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.3 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.2 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.2, The Fan is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 26.3, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the center.
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 The Fan
| Period | The Fan | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in The Fan: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.4 points, 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 The Fan
Renters in The Fan
| Period | The Fan | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.2% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.2% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.4% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.7% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in The Fan: 59.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a third of owners (37.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the center. The renter share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, 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 The Fan
| Period | The Fan | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in The Fan: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Richmond area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 The Fan
| Period | The Fan | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The Fan is a place of older homes: half were built before 1940, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only one other Richmond neighborhood has 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 The Fan
| Period | The Fan | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $895 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,065 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,184 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,574 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$679 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in The Fan costs $1,574 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $679 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the east.
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 The Fan
Bachelor's degrees in The Fan
| Period | The Fan | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.7% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.8% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.6% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.5% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
The Fan is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.5%) 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 3.8 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Richmond neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
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 The Fan
| Period | The Fan | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in The Fan: 96.2% 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 4.1 points, 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 The Fan
| Period | The Fan | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in The Fan has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
The Fan compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fan | 1.86 | 33.2 | 5.9% | 59.7% | 7.3% | 1940 | $1,574 | 73.5% | 96.2% | 3.0% |
| Carver-Richmond | 2.13 | 25.7 | 7.5% | 83.0% | 10.8% | 1975 | $1,590 | 40.2% | 94.5% | 8.2% |
| VCU | 1.69 | 19.5 | 8.6% | 84.3% | 16.0% | 1946 | $1,435 | 57.1% | 90.7% | 24.9% |
| The Museum District | 1.87 | 35.9 | 5.3% | 66.6% | 4.3% | 1939 | $1,471 | 72.4% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
| Monroe Ward | 1.66 | 25.6 | 8.2% | 99.9% | 15.3% | 1969 | $1,281 | 44.1% | 97.5% | 9.3% |
| Old Town Manchester | 1.35 | 30.1 | 17.7% | 94.5% | 10.0% | 2005 | $1,572 | 68.8% | 98.2% | 0.6% |
| Ginter Park | 1.88 | 47.0 | 8.6% | 55.8% | 16.8% | 1960 | $1,371 | 54.0% | 92.6% | 5.3% |
| Shockoe Bottom | 1.51 | 31.1 | 2.6% | 92.1% | 19.2% | 1950 | $1,436 | 61.8% | 93.4% | 1.3% |
| Reedy Creek | 2.64 | 37.9 | 17.0% | 29.8% | 6.1% | 1949 | $1,148 | 36.0% | 85.1% | 4.6% |
| Swansboro | 2.62 | 29.9 | 23.1% | 51.3% | 8.0% | 1956 | $858 | 34.0% | 77.9% | 3.3% |
| Bellevue | 1.98 | 51.9 | 4.3% | 26.2% | 11.3% | 1943 | $1,639 | 68.9% | 97.3% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Haddington, Philadelphia, PA · Stanton Park, Washington, DC · Stadium-Armory, Washington, DC · St Marys Park, San Francisco, CA · Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA · Lincoln Heights, Spokane, WA · Koolauloa, Laie, HI · Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC · Heron Walk, Madison, TN · Harrowgate, Philadelphia, PA
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 The Fan. 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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