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Kilmarnock, VA


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Kilmarnock, Virginia

Kilmarnock, Virginia, in Lancaster county, is 45 miles N of Newport News, Virginia (center to center) and 63 miles N of Virginia Beach, Virginia. About 1,244 people people live in Kilmarnock.

The People and Families of Kilmarnock

In Kilmarnock, about 43% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Kilmarnock, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Kilmarnock. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kilmarnock had a median family income of $43,500. It turns out that people in Kilmarnock tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,302) in Kilmarnock than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Kilmarnock Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Kilmarnock, about 63% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the town.

Commuting

In Kilmarnock, 90% of commuters drive to work. In Kilmarnock, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the town enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKilmarnock Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Kilmarnock Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Kilmarnock Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Kilmarnock College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Kilmarnock, VA

Comparing Kilmarnock 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity84
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married13
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents45
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