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Pearisburg, VA


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Pearisburg, Virginia

Pearisburg, Virginia, in Giles county, is 43 miles W of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 145 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is home to some 2,729 residents.

The People and Families of Pearisburg

In Pearisburg, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pearisburg had a median family income of $39,938.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pearisburg. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Pearisburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Pearisburg was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pearisburg, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pearisburg Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Pearisburg, VA

Comparing Pearisburg 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
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity62
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built43
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