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Richlands, VA


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Richlands, Virginia

Richlands, Virginia, in Tazewell county, is 62 miles NE of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 139 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 4,144.

The People and Families of Richlands

In Richlands, about 55% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Richlands, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richlands had a median family income of $30,257.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Richlands gave more campaign money ($750) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Richlands Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Richlands. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Richlands, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Richlands Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Richlands, VA

Comparing Richlands 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 Population108
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity31
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents77
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime22

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