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Chase City, VA


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Chase City, Virginia

Chase City, Virginia, in Mecklenburg county, is 55 miles SE of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 71 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is home to some 2,457 residents.

The People and Families of Chase City

In Chase City, about 44% of adults are married. People in Chase City have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Chase City than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chase City had a median family income of $32,700.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($900) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Chase City. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Chase City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Chase City was owner-occupied. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Chase City, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Chase City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyChase City Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Chase City Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Chase City, VA

Comparing Chase City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime32
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