Hampden-Sydney, VA

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2023 Population

1,942

0.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

20.5

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

1.47%

19.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$148,846

3.41% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$151,300

2023 Employed Population

577

19.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Hampden-Sydney, VA had a population of 1.94k people with a median age of 20.5 and a median household income of $148,846. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hampden-Sydney, VA grew from 1,936 to 1,942, a 0.31% increase and its median household income grew from $143,941 to $148,846, a 3.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hampden-Sydney, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.36%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.12%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%).

None of the households in Hampden-Sydney, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Hampden-Sydney, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hampden-Sydney, VA are Hampden-Sydney College (163 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2022, the median property value in Hampden-Sydney, VA was $151,300, and the homeownership rate was 100%.

Most people in Hampden-Sydney, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Hampden-Sydney, VA was 3 cars per household.

United States Virginia Prince Edward County, VA Southside Planning District Commission & Commonwealth Regional Council PUMA, VA

Population & Diversity

Hampden-Sydney, VA is home to a population of 1.94k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.54% of Hampden-Sydney, VA residents were born outside of the country (30 people).

In 2023, there were 5.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.43k people) in Hampden-Sydney, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 253 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 104 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Hampden-Sydney, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hampden-Sydney, VA was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hampden-Sydney, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hampden-Sydney, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.43k ± 246
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
253 ± 146
Two+ (Hispanic)
104 ± 117

6.64%

Hispanic Population

129 people

6.64% of the people in Hampden-Sydney, VA are hispanic (129 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hampden-Sydney, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

1.54%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

30 people

1.39%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

27 people

As of 2023, 1.54% of Hampden-Sydney, VA residents (30 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hampden-Sydney, VA was 1.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hampden-Sydney, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18
Vietnam
0 ± 23

Hampden-Sydney, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hampden-Sydney, VA employs 577 people. The largest industries in Hampden-Sydney, VA are Retail Trade (92 people), Public Administration (91 people), and Manufacturing (69 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($54,507), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($35,655), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,607).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

577

2023 Value

± 187

−19.1%

1 Year decline

± 53.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hampden-Sydney, VA declined at a rate of −19.1%, from 713 employees to 577 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hampden-Sydney, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (122 people), Material Moving Occupations (82 people), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (57 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hampden-Sydney, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

577

2023 Value

± 187

−19.1%

1 Year decline

± 53.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hampden-Sydney, VA declined at a rate of −19.1%, from 713 employees to 577 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hampden-Sydney, VA, are Retail Trade (92 people), Public Administration (91 people), and Manufacturing (69 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hampden-Sydney, VA, though some of these residents may live in Hampden-Sydney, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$12,104

Median earning men ± $8,106

$55,625

Median earning women ± $22,998

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($24,338), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($21,667), and Information ($18,472).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are .

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hampden-Sydney, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Hampden-Sydney, VA awarded 163 degrees. The student population of Hampden-Sydney, VA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 875 male students and 1 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hampden-Sydney, VA are White (135 and 83.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8 and 4.94%), Two or More Races (8 and 4.94%), and Unknown (5 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in Hampden-Sydney, VA by number of degrees awarded are Hampden-Sydney College (163 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hampden-Sydney, VA are Business & Managerial Economics (33 and 20.2%), General Biological Sciences (22 and 13.5%), and General History (20 and 12.3%).

The median tuition cost in Hampden-Sydney, VA for private four year colleges is $49,754.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Hampden-Sydney, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 876 (99.9% men and 0.114% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 876 students enrolled in Hampden-Sydney, VA, 99.9% men and 0.114% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 682 records, of which 0.147% were women and 99.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Business & Managerial Economics
33 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
22 degrees awarded
General History
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hampden-Sydney, VA was Business & Managerial Economics with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hampden-Sydney, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Hampden-Sydney College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

163 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hampden-Sydney College with 163 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 160 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hampden-Sydney, VA, which is 53.3 times more than the 3 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 135 degrees mean that there were 16.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 8 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($49,754) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,634) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hampden-Sydney, VA was $151,300 in 2022, which is 0.499 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between N/A and 2022 the median property value increased from N/A to $151,300, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Hampden-Sydney, VA is 100%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hampden-Sydney, VA have an average commute time of 14.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hampden-Sydney, VA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$151,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$100,147

$218

Median Property Taxes

±$137

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hampden-Sydney, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hampden-Sydney, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

100%

Homeownership

2023

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 100% of the housing units in Hampden-Sydney, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage stayed from the previous year's rate of 100%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hampden-Sydney, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Hampden-Sydney, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$148,846

Median Household Income

± $77,916

218

Number of Households

± 139

In 2023, the median household income of the 218 households in Hampden-Sydney, VA grew to $148,846 from the previous year's value of $143,941.

The following chart displays the households in Hampden-Sydney, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $125k - $150k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hampden-Sydney, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (55.4%)
Walked (21.5%)
Worked At Home (18.4%)

In 2023, 55.4% of workers in Hampden-Sydney, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (21.5%) and those who worked at home (18.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hampden-Sydney, VA have a shorter commute time (14.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Hampden-Sydney, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hampden-Sydney, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hampden-Sydney, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hampden-Sydney, VA have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

1.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hampden-Sydney, VA (6 out of 407 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males < 5 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hampden-Sydney, VA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.6% of the population of Hampden-Sydney, VA has health coverage, with 62.9% on employee plans, 2.94% on Medicaid, 2.94% on Medicare, 26.7% on non-group plans, and 2.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Prince Edward County, VA see 1770 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.912% increase from the previous year (1754 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2437 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Prince Edward County, VA.

1,770 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Prince Edward County, VA

Primary care physicians in Prince Edward County, VA see an average of 1,770 patients per year. This represents a 0.912% increase from the previous year (1,754 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Prince Edward County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14% under 18 years, 67.8% between 18 and 34 years, 11.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.23% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 81.4% were men and 18.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.37%

Uninsured

62.9%

Employer Coverage

2.94%

Medicaid

2.94%

Medicare

26.7%

Non-Group

2.21%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hampden-Sydney, VA declined by 26% from 3.2% to 2.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hampden-Sydney, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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