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Pound, VA


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Pound, Virginia

Pound, Virginia is 57 miles N of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 119 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. It is in Wise county. The population of the town is 1,089.

The People and Families of Pound

In Pound, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pound had a median family income of $33,688.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Pound.

Pound Housing

Of the housing in Pound, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Virginia.

Commuting

In Pound, 91% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Pound than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Pound Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pound, VA

Comparing Pound 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 Old89
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime44
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