Purcellville, VA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Purcellville?
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There are 8,928 residents in Purcellville, with a median age of 35.5. Of this, 49.8% are males and 50.2% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.85% of the resident pool in Purcellville, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.32%. Additionally, 6.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 7,472 people in Purcellville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 7,472 people in Purcellville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 8,928 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 4,446 | -1.5% |
| Female Population | 4,482 | 1.9% |
Male population 49.8%
Female population 50.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.5 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 7,754 | -2.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 564 | 17.3% |
| Not Citizen | 610 | 38.0% |
Citizen US Born 86.85%
Citizen not US Born 6.32%
Not Citizen 6.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 428 | 20.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 290 | -31.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 446 | 49.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 216 | -15.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 7,472 | -0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 4.84%
Moved from Same County 3.28%
Moved from Same State 5.04%
Moved from Different State 2.44%
Same House as Last Year 84.41%
What are the employment statistics in Purcellville?
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White-collar workers make up 85.36% of the working population in Purcellville, while blue-collar employees account for 14.64%. There are also 374 entrepreneurs in Purcellville (7.78% of the workforce); 3,139 workers employed in private companies (65.26%); and 719 people working in governmental institutions (14.95%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,106 | 4.7% |
| Blue Collar | 704 | 2.6% |
White Collar 85.36%
Blue Collar 14.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 374 | 12.3% |
| Private Companies | 3,139 | 0.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 719 | -1.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 578 | 35.0% |
Self Employees 7.78%
Private Companies 65.26%
Governmental Workers 14.95%
Not for Profit Companies 12.02%
How many households are there in Purcellville?
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There are a total of 2,734 households in Purcellville, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 85.52% of these Purcellville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 14.48%. Additionally, 48.57% of households have children and 51.43% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,734 | 2.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -2.2% |
| Family Households | 2,338 | 4.5% |
| Non-family Households | 396 | -10.0% |
Family Households 85.52%
Non-family Households 14.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,328 | 4.7% |
| Households without Children | 1,406 | -0.1% |
Households with Children 48.57%
Households without Children 51.43%
What are the median and average incomes in Purcellville?
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The average annual household income in Purcellville is $179,747, while the median household income sits at $150,333 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $155,134, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $180,956. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $83,235 and $108,309, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $179,747 | 11.0% |
| Median Household Income | $150,333 | 7.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 346 | -9.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,141 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Purcellville?
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There are 2,780 housing units in Purcellville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1997. Of the 2,734 occupied housing units in Purcellville, 87.02% are owner-occupied, while 12.98% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 89.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $572,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,729 per month in Purcellville.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 89.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $572,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,729 per month in Purcellville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,780 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1997 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 296 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9 | -10.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 130 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 141 | -24.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 66 | -18.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 356 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 562 | 14.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 968 | -1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 227 | 13.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 25 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,734 | 2.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,379 | 3.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 355 | -6.1% |
Owner Occupied 87.02%
Renter Occupied 12.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,130 | 3.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 249 | 5.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $572,000 | 11.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $557,600 | 2.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,729 | 6.1% |
With Mortgage 89.53%
Without Mortgage 10.47%
What is the level of education in Purcellville?
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Approximately 17.54% of the population in Purcellville holds a high school degree (that's 1,131 residents), while 18.08% have attained a college certificate (1,410 locals) and 32.91% have a bachelor's degree (2,122 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 118 | -0.8% |
| Some High School | 1,131 | -11.4% |
| Some College | 1,410 | -2.5% |
| Associate Degree | 564 | -17.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,122 | 8.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,347 | 12.9% |
No High School 1.83%
Some High School 17.54%
Some College 18.08%
Associate Degree 8.75%
Bachelor's Degree 32.91%
Graduate Degree 20.89%
What is the marital status of Purcellville residents?
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A total of 1,898 people in Purcellville have never been married (which represents 27.42% of the total population), while 4,365 of them are wedded (63.07%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 17 (0.25%) and 443 (6.4%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,898 | -10.5% |
| Married | 4,365 | 5.5% |
| Separated | 17 | -67.3% |
| Widowed | 215 | -6.5% |
| Divorced | 443 | -5.5% |
Never Married 27.42%
Married 63.07%
Separated 0.25%
Widowed 3.11%
Divorced 6.4%
What are the most common means of transportation in Purcellville?
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The top three means of transportation people in Purcellville use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 3,221 residents commute by car, 170 prefer going to work by walking and 94 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,221 | 1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 20 | -64.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 9 | N/A |
| Railroad | 8 | -66.7% |
| Bicycle | 94 | 1.1% |
| Motorcycle | 18 | 28.6% |
| Walk | 170 | 56.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Purcellville by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.