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Jarratt, VA


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Jarratt, Virginia

Jarratt, Virginia, in Greensville county, is 48 miles W of Suffolk, Virginia (center to center) and 76 miles W of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The town has a population of 589.

The People and Families of Jarratt

In Jarratt, about 53% of adults are married. Jarratt is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jarratt had a median family income of $38,942.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Jarratt Housing

About 74% of housing units in Jarratt are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Jarratt, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of Jarratt, VA

Comparing Jarratt 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
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity73
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married25
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone63
Housing Recently Built54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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