Basye, VA

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Basye Overview

1,341
TOTAL POPULATION
693
MALE POPULATION
648
FEMALE POPULATION
106.94
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.0
MEDIAN AGE
4.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,148
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,028
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
640
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Basye Zip Codes

Basye Area Codes

Race in Basye

The most populous races in Basye are White / Caucasian (1,270 | 94.7%), Two or more Races (49 | 3.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (40 | 3.0%).
Race in Basye
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American221.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino403.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,27094.7%
Two or more Races493.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,341100.0%

Ancestry in Basye

The most populous ancestries reported in Basye are Irish (405 | 30.2%), English (282 | 21.0%), German (221 | 16.5%), Italian (69 | 5.1%), and American (65 | 4.9%), together accounting for 77.7% of all Basye residents.
Ancestry in Basye
Ancestry# Population% Population
American654.9%
British372.8%
English28221.0%
French534.0%
German22116.5%
Irish40530.2%
Italian695.1%
Peruvian403.0%
Polish50.4%
Russian151.1%
Scotch-Irish60.4%
South American403.0%
Swiss100.7%
Welsh302.2%
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Immigrants in Basye

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Basye came from Latin America (13 | 1.0%), Peru (13 | 1.0%), and South America (13 | 1.0%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Basye residents.
Immigrants in Basye
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Latin America131.0%
Peru131.0%
South America131.0%
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Sex and Age in Basye

Sex and Age in Basye

The most populous age groups in Basye are 25 to 29 Years (123 | 17.7%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (106 | 16.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Basye
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years108 (15.6%)45 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years15 (2.2%)28 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years27 (3.9%)7 (1.1%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)86 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Years123 (17.7%)61 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Years10 (1.4%)45 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years51 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)30 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years99 (14.3%)106 (16.4%)
50 to 54 Years50 (7.2%)12 (1.8%)
55 to 59 Years17 (2.5%)50 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years14 (2.0%)33 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years28 (4.0%)30 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years12 (1.7%)79 (12.2%)
75 to 79 Years75 (10.8%)29 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years18 (2.6%)7 (1.1%)
85 Years and over46 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total693 (100.0%)648 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Basye

Median Family Size in Basye

Median Family Size in Basye
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple241 (92.0%)4.20
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother21 (8.0%)2.86
Total Families262 (100.0%)4.09

Median Household Size in Basye

Median Household Size in Basye
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple241 (53.4%)4.29
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother21 (4.7%)2.86
Non-family189 (41.9%)1.30
Total Households451 (100.0%)2.97

Household Size by Marriage Status in Basye

Out of a total of 451 households in Basye, 262 (58.1%) are family households, while 189 (41.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 103, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 139.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Basye
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-139 (30.8%)
2-Person Households103 (22.8%)50 (11.1%)
3-Person Households63 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households49 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households47 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (58.1%)189 (41.9%)

Female Fertility in Basye

Fertility by Age in Basye

Average fertility rate in Basye is 215.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 375.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Basye
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years72 (100.0%)375.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total72 (100.0%)215.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Basye

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Basye
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Basye

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Basye
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma72 (100.0%)550.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total72 (100.0%)215.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Basye

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Basye
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Basye

Income Overview in Basye

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,341$42,148
Median Family Income262$0
Mean Family Income262$126,421
Median Household Income451$86,028
Mean Household Income451$109,823
Income Deficit262$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,34139.43%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,34160.57¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3410.42

Earnings by Sex in Basye

Average Earnings in Basye are $42,955, $51,591 for men and $31,250 for women, a difference of 39.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Basye
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male370 (54.4%)$51,591
Female310 (45.6%)$31,250
Total680 (100.0%)$42,955

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Basye

The most common earnings brackets in Basye are $100,000+ for men (92 | 24.9%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (91 | 29.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Basye
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (2.4%)8 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)32 (10.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49927 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)9 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)3 (1.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)7 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49929 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)91 (29.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)5 (1.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99932 (8.6%)49 (15.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (1.3%)22 (7.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99966 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99910 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99911 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)34 (11.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99989 (24.0%)13 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)37 (11.9%)
$100,000+92 (24.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)310 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Basye

Average earnings in Basye are $65,267 for men and $34,694 for women, a difference of 46.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,545, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $33,008. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $34,031.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Basye
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$66,545$35,568
College or Associate's Degree$33,008$34,031
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$65,267$34,694

Family Income in Basye

Family Income Brackets in Basye

According to the Basye family income data, there are 66 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Basye
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9994015.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994717.9%
$75,000 to $99,9995019.1%
$100,000 to $149,999228.4%
$150,000 to $199,9996625.2%
$200,000+3714.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Basye

3-person families (52 | 19.9%) account for the highest median family income in Basye with $86,912 per family, while 2-person families (114 | 43.5%) have the highest median income of $31,974 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Basye
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families114 (43.5%)$63,947
3-Person Families52 (19.9%)$86,912
4-Person Families49 (18.7%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families47 (17.9%)$0
Total262 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Basye

Family Income by Number of Earners in Basye
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners60 (22.9%)$56,250
1 Earner33 (12.6%)$0
2 Earners83 (31.7%)$86,360
3+ Earners86 (32.8%)$0
Total262 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Basye

Household Income Brackets in Basye

With 101 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Basye, accounting for 22.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Basye
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000122.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9995913.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994710.4%
$35,000 to $49,999408.9%
$50,000 to $74,999368.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996113.5%
$100,000 to $149,999327.1%
$150,000 to $199,99910122.4%
$200,000+6314.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Basye

The median household income in Basye is $86,028, with the highest median household income of $144,375 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 177 households (39.3%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Basye
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years63 (14.0%)$86,194
45 to 64 Years177 (39.3%)$144,375
65+ Years211 (46.8%)$49,125
Total451 (100.0%)$86,028

Poverty in Basye

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Basye

With 8.8% poverty level for males and 6.6% for females among the residents of Basye, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (100.0%) and 17 females (60.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Basye
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (100.0%)17 (60.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years10 (7.5%)11 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.5%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (11.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (8.8%)43 (6.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Basye

According to the poverty statistics in Basye, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Basye
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years72 (66.7%)45 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)11 (39.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years27 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years123 (92.5%)95 (89.6%)
35 to 44 Years51 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years149 (100.0%)115 (97.5%)
55 to 64 Years31 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years40 (100.0%)97 (89.0%)
75 Years and over139 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)
Total632 (91.2%)605 (93.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Basye

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Basye show that 4.2% or 10 of the total 241 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Basye
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total231 (95.9%)10 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Basye

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Basye
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Basye

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Basye
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Basye

Employment by Class of Employer in Basye

Among the 640 employed individuals in Basye, private company employees (458 | 71.6%), not-for-profit organizations (110 | 17.2%), and local government employees (41 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Basye
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees45871.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations11017.2%
Local Government Employees416.4%
State Government Employees314.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total640100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Basye

Employment Status by Age in Basye
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years123 (66.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years44 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years70 (86.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years227 (85.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years30 (44.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years8 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total640 (56.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Basye

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Basye
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma279 (69.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree179 (84.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher44 (51.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total502 (71.6%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Basye

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Basye are Management (108 | 16.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (58 | 9.1%), Architecture & Engineering (48 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (45 | 7.0%), and Community & Social Service (40 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Basye

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Basye, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (82.8%), and Management (82.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Basye
OccupationMaleFemale
Management89 (82.4%)19 (17.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science48 (82.8%)10 (17.2%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)137 (54.6%)114 (45.4%)
Total (Overall)370 (57.8%)270 (42.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Basye are Food Preparation & Serving (113 | 17.7%), Security & Protection (10 | 1.6%), Law Enforcement (10 | 1.6%), Healthcare Support (9 | 1.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (4 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Basye

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Basye, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (76.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Basye
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Security & Protection10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving27 (23.9%)86 (76.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)41 (30.1%)95 (69.9%)
Total (Overall)370 (57.8%)270 (42.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Basye are Sales & Related (61 | 9.5%), and Office & Administration (25 | 3.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Basye

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Basye
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Office & Administration25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)25 (29.1%)61 (70.9%)
Total (Overall)370 (57.8%)270 (42.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Basye are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (29 | 4.5%), and Construction & Extraction (28 | 4.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Basye

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Basye
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)370 (57.8%)270 (42.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Basye are Material Moving (53 | 8.3%), Transportation (47 | 7.3%), and Production (10 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Basye

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Basye
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)370 (57.8%)270 (42.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Basye

Employment Industries in Basye

The major employment industries in Basye include Construction (286 | 44.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (113 | 17.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (61 | 9.5%), Finance & Insurance (49 | 7.7%), and Educational Services (44 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Basye

Employment Industries by Sex in Basye

The Basye industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Basye
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade15 (55.6%)12 (44.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services4 (9.1%)40 (90.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services27 (23.9%)86 (76.1%)
Public Administration19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (57.8%)270 (42.2%)

Education in Basye

School Enrollment in Basye

The most common levels of schooling among the 197 students in Basye are college / undergraduate (83 | 42.1%), nursery / preschool (51 | 25.9%), and elementary school (36 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Basye
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5125.9%
Kindergarten73.5%
Elementary School3618.3%
Middle School00.0%
High School73.5%
College / Undergraduate8342.1%
Graduate / Professional136.6%
Total197100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Basye

Out of a total of 197 students who are enrolled in schools in Basye, 96 (48.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 101 (51.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 51 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Basye
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old11 (25.6%)32 (74.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over22 (62.9%)13 (37.1%)
Total101 (51.3%)96 (48.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Basye

Business (81 | 35.8%), science & technology (27 | 11.9%), education (24 | 10.6%), social sciences (21 | 9.3%), and arts & humanities (14 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 226 individuals in Basye who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Basye
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics125.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural125.3%
Physical & Health Sciences114.9%
Psychology135.8%
Social Sciences219.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2711.9%
Business8135.8%
Education2410.6%
Literature & Languages31.3%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts83.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities146.2%
Total226100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Basye

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Basye

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Basye are males with 5 or more vehicles (140, accounting for 37.8%) and females with 5 or more vehicles (0, making up 51.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Basye
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)7 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle38 (10.3%)35 (13.0%)
2 Vehicles19 (5.1%)32 (11.8%)
3 Vehicles48 (13.0%)54 (20.0%)
4 Vehicles125 (33.8%)142 (52.6%)
5 or more Vehicles140 (37.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)270 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Basye

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Basye are 15 to 19 minutes (230 commuters, 35.9%), 45 to 59 minutes (153 commuters, 23.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (86 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in Basye
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes71.1%
5 to 9 Minutes223.4%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes23035.9%
20 to 24 Minutes8613.4%
25 to 29 Minutes243.7%
30 to 34 Minutes274.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes609.4%
45 to 59 Minutes15323.9%
60 to 89 Minutes213.3%
90 or more Minutes101.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Basye

The most common commute times in Basye are 15 to 19 minutes (221 commuters, 59.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (86 commuters, 31.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Basye
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes221 (59.7%)9 (3.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)86 (31.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes4 (1.1%)20 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes27 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes11 (3.0%)49 (18.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes107 (28.9%)46 (17.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (7.8%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (3.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Basye

The most frequent times of departure to work in Basye are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (159, 43.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (135, 50.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Basye
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (1.3%)10 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM38 (10.3%)30 (11.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM117 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)34 (12.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM159 (43.0%)31 (11.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)5 (1.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)135 (50.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (2.7%)16 (5.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM27 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)270 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Basye

Occupancy by Ownership in Basye

Of the total 451 dwellings in Basye, owner-occupied units account for 408 (90.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 43 (9.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Basye
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40890.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units439.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units451100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Basye

Occupancy by Household Size in Basye
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13930.8%
2-Person Household15333.9%
3-Person Household6314.0%
4+ Person Household9621.3%
Total Housing Units451100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Basye

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Basye
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household107 (77.0%)32 (23.0%)
2-Person Household153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household52 (82.5%)11 (17.5%)
4+ Person Household96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units408 (90.5%)43 (9.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Basye

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Basye
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree195 (85.9%)32 (14.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher134 (92.4%)11 (7.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Basye

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Basye
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years449.8%
35 to 44 Years194.2%
45 to 54 Years9621.3%
55 to 64 Years8118.0%
65 to 74 Years11625.7%
75 to 84 Years9521.1%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total451100.0%

Housing Finances in Basye

Median Income by Occupancy in Basye

Median Income by Occupancy in Basye
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied408 (90.5%)$87,132
Renter-Occupied43 (9.5%)$0
Average451 (100.0%)$86,028

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Basye

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Basye
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)32 (74.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99927 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99947 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99940 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (12.2%)11 (25.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99932 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more164 (40.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Basye

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Basye
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49927 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79961 (14.9%)32 (74.4%)
$800 to $9997 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49969 (16.9%)11 (25.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999142 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49930 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99930 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more37 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Basye

Housing Structures in Basye

Housing Structures in Basye
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached35979.6%
Single Unit, Attached184.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments4510.0%
Mobile Home / Other296.4%
Total451100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Basye

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Basye
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached359 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments13 (28.9%)32 (71.1%)
Mobile Home / Other18 (62.1%)11 (37.9%)
Total408 (90.5%)43 (9.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Basye

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Basye
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms31 (7.6%)32 (74.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms41 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms170 (41.7%)11 (25.6%)
8 or more Rooms166 (40.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Basye

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Basye
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas50 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas146 (35.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity188 (46.1%)43 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene15 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels9 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Basye

Household Vehicle Usage in Basye
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle61 (14.9%)43 (100.0%)
2 Vehicles140 (34.3%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles200 (49.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Basye

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Basye

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units91317
Median Property Value$246,900$241,300
Median Household Income$47,542$164
Monthly Housing Costs$575$37
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Basye

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Basye
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)9 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)18 (5.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99946 (50.5%)170 (53.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99941 (45.1%)58 (18.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)62 (19.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9994 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Basye

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Basye
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9999 (9.9%)9 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (36.3%)18 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99930 (33.0%)14 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9999 (9.9%)10 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (3.3%)27 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (4.4%)47 (14.8%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)28 (8.8%)
Total91 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Basye

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Basye
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)155,281 (48,984.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (8.8%)163 (51.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)60 (18.9%)
4.0x or more83 (91.2%)39 (12.3%)
Total91 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Basye

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Basye
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49922 (24.2%)32 (10.1%)
$800 to $1,49964 (70.3%)34 (10.7%)
Total91 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Basye

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Basye

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Basye
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years74 (46.3%)86 (53.7%)
26 to 34 Years164 (85.4%)28 (14.6%)
35 to 44 Years81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years267 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,227 (91.5%)114 (8.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Basye

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Basye
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen74 (46.3%)86 (53.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Basye

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Basye
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00071 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999212 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99968 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over690 (85.8%)114 (14.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Basye

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Basye
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 636 (23.5%)117 (76.5%)
6 to 18 Years32 (64.0%)18 (36.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)74 (46.3%)
25 to 34 Years55 (28.6%)119 (62.0%)
35 to 44 Years22 (27.2%)59 (72.8%)
45 to 54 Years3 (1.1%)264 (98.9%)
55 to 64 Years61 (53.5%)82 (71.9%)
65 to 74 Years149 (100.0%)124 (83.2%)
75 Years and over175 (100.0%)105 (60.0%)
Total533 (39.8%)962 (71.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Basye

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Basye
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)32 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)35 (32.1%)
75 Years and over79 (56.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Basye

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Basye: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)26 (23.8%)
75 Years and over65 (46.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Basye: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)26 (23.8%)
75 Years and over11 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Basye: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)32 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)18 (16.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Basye: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)32 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)35 (32.1%)
75 Years and over14 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Basye: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (8.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Basye

Computing Device Access in Basye

Computing Device Access in Basye
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop40289.1%
Smartphone37282.5%
Tablet30868.3%
No Computing Device316.9%
Total451100.0%

Internet Access in Basye

Internet Access in Basye
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home36681.1%
Cellular Data Only306.7%
Satellite Internet184.0%
No Internet408.9%
Total451100.0%

Basye Summary

Basye, Virginia is a small unincorporated community located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It is situated in the northern part of the state, in the county of Shenandoah. The town is located near the border of West Virginia and is approximately 30 miles from the city of Winchester. Basye is a rural community with a population of just over 500 people.

History

The area that is now Basye was first settled in the late 1700s by German immigrants. The town was originally known as “Basye’s Mill” and was named after the first settler, John Basye. The town was officially incorporated in 1891 and was named after the Basye family.
The town was a popular stop for travelers on the Valley Turnpike, which connected Winchester to Harrisonburg. The turnpike was built in the early 1800s and was the main route for travelers in the area.
In the late 1800s, the town was home to a number of businesses, including a hotel, a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a post office. The town also had a school, which was built in 1891.

Geography

Basye is located in the northern part of Shenandoah County, Virginia. It is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, which is a large valley that stretches from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Allegheny Mountains. The town is located near the border of West Virginia and is approximately 30 miles from the city of Winchester.
The town is surrounded by the George Washington National Forest, which is a large forest that covers over 1.8 million acres of land. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, bear, and wild turkey.

Economy

The economy of Basye is largely based on tourism. The town is home to a number of attractions, including Bryce Resort, which is a ski resort located in the nearby mountains. The resort offers skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.
The town is also home to a number of wineries, which produce a variety of wines. The town is also home to a number of antique shops, which sell a variety of items from the past.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Basye was 517 people. The town is predominantly white, with 95.3% of the population being white. The median household income in the town is $45,000, which is slightly lower than the national average.
The town is home to a number of churches, including the Basye United Methodist Church, the Basye Baptist Church, and the Basye Presbyterian Church. The town also has a number of schools, including the Basye Elementary School and the Basye High School.

Conclusion

Basye, Virginia is a small unincorporated community located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It is situated in the northern part of the state, in the county of Shenandoah. The town was first settled in the late 1700s by German immigrants and was officially incorporated in 1891. The town is largely based on tourism, with a number of attractions, wineries, and antique shops. The population of Basye is 517 people, with the median household income being $45,000. The town is home to a number of churches and schools, making it a great place to live and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Basye?
Total Population of Basye is 1,341.
What is the Total Male Population of Basye?
Total Male Population of Basye is 693.
What is the Total Female Population of Basye?
Total Female Population of Basye is 648.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Basye?
There are 106.94 Males per 100 Females in Basye.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Basye?
There are 93.51 Females per 100 Males in Basye.
What is the Median Population Age in Basye?
Median Population Age in Basye is 47.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Basye
Average Family Size in Basye is 4.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Basye
Average Household Size in Basye is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Basye?
Per Capita income in Basye is $42,148.
What is the Median Household income in Basye?
Median Household Income in Basye is $86,028.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Basye?
Income or Wage Gap in Basye is 39.4%.
Women in Basye earn 60.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Basye?
Inequality or Gini Index in Basye is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Basye?
There are 640 People in the Labor Forcein in Basye.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Basye?
56.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Basye.