Pearisburg, VA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Pearisburg

Staffordsville / Poplar Hill

Goldbond / Kimballton

Melrose / Chestnut Knob

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Pearisburg

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.5%

Households with Children

25.5%

School Enrollment K-12

283

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.7%
School Age (5-17): 16.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.9%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 23.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.9%
High School / GED: 47.7%
Some College or Associate's: 34.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.9%
Single Parents: 6.6%
Couples & Adults: 35.2%
Living Alone: 39.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.4%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 10.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 25.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 74.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 14.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 85.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 99.2%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.2%
Elementary (1-4): 6.2%
Middle School (5-8): 3.8%
High School (9-12): 2.4%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 83.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources