Population 242 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Whitewood
Household size in Whitewood
| Period | Whitewood | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.42 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Whitewood is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.68, 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 Whitewood
| Period | Whitewood | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.7, Whitewood is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 Whitewood
| Period | Whitewood | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Whitewood (14.4%), above the national share of 11.6%.
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 Whitewood
Renters in Whitewood
| Period | Whitewood | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Whitewood is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three-quarters of owners (74.5%) have paid off their mortgages, 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 Whitewood
| Period | Whitewood | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.4% of the housing in Whitewood, 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 Whitewood
| Period | Whitewood | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Whitewood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, 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 Whitewood
| Period | Whitewood | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $537 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $510 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $540 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $842 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$305 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Whitewood pays $842 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 45.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Whitewood
Bachelor's degrees in Whitewood
| Period | Whitewood | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Whitewood have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 9.4%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 Whitewood
| Period | Whitewood | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 62.8% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 65.7% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.7% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Whitewood never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% 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 Whitewood
| Period | Whitewood | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Whitewood runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Whitewood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewood | 2.27 | 50.7 | 14.4% | 24.1% | 25.4% | 1969 | $842 | 9.4% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Pilgrims Knob | 2.52 | 43.6 | 8.9% | 21.8% | 34.4% | 1977 | $1,038 | 5.1% | 77.5% | 7.4% |
| Jewell Valley | 2.17 | 53.2 | 10.1% | 20.5% | 20.8% | 1966 | $820 | 11.0% | 76.8% | 3.5% |
| Roth | 2.81 | 43.5 | 28.8% | 36.9% | 29.6% | 1976 | $796 | 5.3% | 81.0% | 0.6% |
| Marvin | 2.75 | 44.3 | 33.4% | 39.7% | 32.8% | 1976 | $764 | 6.4% | 79.4% | 0.0% |
| Peapatch | 2.60 | 43.1 | 5.9% | 18.9% | 35.9% | 1977 | $1,078 | 3.9% | 76.6% | 8.7% |
| Patterson | 2.14 | 44.6 | 8.5% | 25.0% | 23.1% | 1980 | $968 | 10.9% | 84.4% | 4.1% |
| Slate | 2.27 | 44.4 | 8.1% | 19.1% | 22.6% | 1985 | $773 | 8.1% | 81.9% | 2.2% |
| Jolo | 3.57 | 31.1 | 1.9% | 19.7% | 28.7% | 1972 | $594 | 8.6% | 57.6% | 23.7% |
| Red Ash | 2.57 | 43.1 | 19.1% | 12.2% | 34.4% | 1979 | $758 | 29.3% | 85.1% | 4.8% |
| Jewell Ridge | 2.12 | 48.2 | 8.5% | 28.9% | 12.8% | 1968 | $822 | 11.4% | 79.6% | 1.0% |
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 Whitewood. 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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