Narrows, VA

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1,990
TOTAL POPULATION
1,044
MALE POPULATION
946
FEMALE POPULATION
110.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,436
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,411
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
913
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Narrows Zip Codes

Narrows Area Codes

Race in Narrows

The most populous races in Narrows are White / Caucasian (1,945 | 97.7%), Hispanic or Latino (46 | 2.3%), and Two or more Races (38 | 1.9%).
Race in Narrows
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American50.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino462.3%
Native / Alaskan20.1%
White / Caucasian1,94597.7%
Two or more Races381.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,990100.0%

Ancestry in Narrows

The most populous ancestries reported in Narrows are German (446 | 22.4%), Irish (300 | 15.1%), English (200 | 10.1%), American (117 | 5.9%), and Mexican (43 | 2.2%), together accounting for 55.6% of all Narrows residents.
Ancestry in Narrows
Ancestry# Population% Population
African20.1%
American1175.9%
British20.1%
Dutch90.4%
English20010.1%
European321.6%
French180.9%
French American Indian50.3%
German44622.4%
Irish30015.1%
Italian281.4%
Mexican432.2%
Polish90.4%
Puerto Rican30.2%
Scandinavian40.2%
Scotch-Irish160.8%
Scottish291.5%
Subsaharan African20.1%
Welsh150.7%
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Immigrants in Narrows

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Narrows came from England (9 | 0.4%), Europe (9 | 0.4%), Northern Europe (9 | 0.4%), Central America (5 | 0.3%), and Latin America (5 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.8% of all Narrows residents.
Immigrants in Narrows
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America50.3%
England90.4%
Europe90.4%
Latin America50.3%
Mexico50.3%
Northern Europe90.4%
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Sex and Age in Narrows

Sex and Age in Narrows

The most populous age groups in Narrows are 5 to 9 Years (228 | 21.8%) for men and Under 5 Years (120 | 12.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Narrows
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (1.6%)120 (12.7%)
5 to 9 Years228 (21.8%)50 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years34 (3.3%)37 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Years26 (2.5%)74 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years105 (10.1%)45 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years64 (6.1%)67 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years32 (3.1%)48 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years51 (4.9%)51 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years21 (2.0%)46 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years69 (6.6%)74 (7.8%)
50 to 54 Years54 (5.2%)79 (8.4%)
55 to 59 Years55 (5.3%)57 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years116 (11.1%)73 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years63 (6.0%)16 (1.7%)
70 to 74 Years36 (3.5%)28 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years30 (2.9%)49 (5.2%)
80 to 84 Years23 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over20 (1.9%)32 (3.4%)
Total1,044 (100.0%)946 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Narrows

Median Family Size in Narrows

The median family size in Narrows is 3.46 persons per family, with married-couple families (337 | 76.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.57 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (27 | 6.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.70 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Narrows
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple337 (76.4%)3.57
Single Male/Father27 (6.1%)2.70
Single Female/Mother77 (17.5%)3.22
Total Families441 (100.0%)3.46

Median Household Size in Narrows

The median household size in Narrows is 2.51 persons per household, with married-couple households (337 | 42.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (350 | 44.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Narrows
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple337 (42.6%)3.59
Single Male/Father27 (3.4%)3.26
Single Female/Mother77 (9.7%)3.26
Non-family350 (44.3%)1.24
Total Households791 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Narrows

Out of a total of 791 households in Narrows, 441 (55.7%) are family households, while 350 (44.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 220, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 313.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Narrows
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-313 (39.6%)
2-Person Households220 (27.8%)14 (1.8%)
3-Person Households73 (9.2%)5 (0.6%)
4-Person Households118 (14.9%)18 (2.3%)
5-Person Households21 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total441 (55.7%)350 (44.3%)

Female Fertility in Narrows

Fertility by Age in Narrows

Average fertility rate in Narrows is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Narrows
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years13 (68.4%)81.0
35 to 50 years6 (31.6%)31.0
Total19 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Narrows

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Narrows
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Narrows

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Narrows
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma4 (21.0%)23.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree15 (78.9%)455.0
Total19 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Narrows

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Narrows
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Narrows

Income Overview in Narrows

Per Capita Income in Narrows is $32,436, while median incomes of families and households are $79,375 and $58,411 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,990$32,436
Median Family Income441$79,375
Mean Family Income441$96,344
Median Household Income791$58,411
Mean Household Income791$76,334
Income Deficit441$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,99022.53%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,99077.47¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9900.41

Earnings by Sex in Narrows

Average Earnings in Narrows are $45,299, $46,218 for men and $35,804 for women, a difference of 22.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Narrows
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male516 (56.1%)$46,218
Female403 (43.9%)$35,804
Total919 (100.0%)$45,299

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Narrows

The most common earnings brackets in Narrows are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (82 | 15.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (73 | 18.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Narrows
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19 (3.7%)23 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (0.4%)1 (0.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99922 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49912 (2.3%)7 (1.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99914 (2.7%)5 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)17 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49926 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (2.5%)17 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99943 (8.3%)73 (18.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99926 (5.0%)50 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99918 (3.5%)14 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99944 (8.5%)4 (1.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99946 (8.9%)13 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99923 (4.5%)59 (14.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99982 (15.9%)66 (16.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99964 (12.4%)6 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (7.6%)12 (3.0%)
$100,000+23 (4.5%)32 (7.9%)
Total516 (100.0%)403 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Narrows

Average earnings in Narrows are $46,538 for men and $50,464 for women, a difference of 7.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $40,096. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,719, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,154.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Narrows
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$40,096$31,154
College or Associate's Degree$61,250$45,357
Bachelor's Degree$58,672$0
Graduate Degree$46,061$51,719
Total$46,538$50,464

Family Income in Narrows

Family Income Brackets in Narrows

According to the Narrows family income data, there are 101 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Narrows
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00061.4%
$10,000 to $14,99930.7%
$15,000 to $24,999132.9%
$25,000 to $34,9994410.0%
$35,000 to $49,999439.8%
$50,000 to $74,9999220.9%
$75,000 to $99,99910122.9%
$100,000 to $149,9999521.5%
$150,000 to $199,999347.7%
$200,000+102.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Narrows

4-person families (103 | 23.4%) account for the highest median family income in Narrows with $98,646 per family, while 2-person families (223 | 50.6%) have the highest median income of $35,268 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Narrows
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families223 (50.6%)$70,536
3-Person Families85 (19.3%)$60,313
4-Person Families103 (23.4%)$98,646
5-Person Families21 (4.8%)$0
6-Person Families3 (0.7%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (1.4%)$0
Total441 (100.0%)$79,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Narrows

The median family income in Narrows is $79,375, with families comprising 3+ earners (63) having the highest median family income of $130,859, while families with no earners (97) have the lowest median family income of $57,132, accounting for 14.3% and 22.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Narrows
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners97 (22.0%)$57,132
1 Earner115 (26.1%)$57,734
2 Earners166 (37.6%)$88,750
3+ Earners63 (14.3%)$130,859
Total441 (100.0%)$79,375

Household Income in Narrows

Household Income Brackets in Narrows

With 199 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Narrows, accounting for 25.2% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (1.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Narrows
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000212.7%
$10,000 to $14,999263.3%
$15,000 to $24,9998310.5%
$25,000 to $34,999698.7%
$35,000 to $49,9999512.0%
$50,000 to $74,99919925.2%
$75,000 to $99,99910913.8%
$100,000 to $149,99914518.3%
$150,000 to $199,999344.3%
$200,000+101.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Narrows

The median household income in Narrows is $58,411, with the highest median household income of $125,903 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 23 households (2.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,389, with 224 households (28.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Narrows
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years23 (2.9%)$125,903
25 to 44 Years172 (21.7%)$69,643
45 to 64 Years372 (47.0%)$62,857
65+ Years224 (28.3%)$36,389
Total791 (100.0%)$58,411

Poverty in Narrows

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Narrows

With 7.2% poverty level for males and 9.8% for females among the residents of Narrows, 75 year old and over males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (31.5%) and 25 females (61.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Narrows
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (23.8%)25 (61.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)11 (14.1%)
25 to 34 Years2 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years14 (19.4%)31 (32.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years30 (17.5%)17 (13.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (9.1%)
75 Years and over23 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (7.2%)91 (9.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Narrows

According to the poverty statistics in Narrows, males aged under 5 years and females aged 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 Narrows
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (100.0%)102 (97.1%)
5 Years6 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years211 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years27 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (76.2%)16 (39.0%)
18 to 24 Years105 (100.0%)67 (85.9%)
25 to 34 Years94 (97.9%)115 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years58 (80.6%)66 (68.0%)
45 to 54 Years123 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years141 (82.5%)113 (86.9%)
65 to 74 Years99 (100.0%)40 (90.9%)
75 Years and over50 (68.5%)81 (100.0%)
Total952 (92.8%)840 (90.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Narrows

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Narrows show that 1.8% or 6 of the total 337 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.7%, comprising of 6 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 Narrows
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children84 (93.3%)6 (6.7%)
3 or 4 Children21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total331 (98.2%)6 (1.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Narrows

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Narrows
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (28.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)3 (10.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (20.8%)

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

The poverty data for Narrows shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (1.8%) and 16 of the single-parent households (15.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (6.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (21.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Narrows
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (21.3%)
1 or 2 Children6 (6.7%)3 (7.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (1.8%)16 (15.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Narrows

Employment by Class of Employer in Narrows

Among the 895 employed individuals in Narrows, private company employees (661 | 73.9%), state government employees (69 | 7.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (62 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Narrows
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees66173.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)91.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)252.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations626.9%
Local Government Employees566.3%
State Government Employees697.7%
Federal Government Employees131.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total895100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Narrows

According to the labor force statistics for Narrows, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,499), 60.9% or 913 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 18 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 150 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.0% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Narrows
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years21 (22.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years150 (100.0%)4 (2.7%)
25 to 29 Years131 (100.0%)5 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Years75 (93.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years112 (66.3%)9 (8.0%)
45 to 54 Years238 (86.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years66 (58.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years95 (50.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total913 (60.9%)18 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Narrows

According to labor force statistics for Narrows, 74.9% of individuals (717) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (957) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 14 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.4% or 183 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 45.5% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Narrows
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11 (19.3%)26 (45.5%)
High School Diploma295 (74.1%)6 (1.4%)
College / Associate Degree228 (75.0%)7 (2.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher183 (92.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total717 (74.9%)19 (2.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Narrows

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Narrows are Community & Social Service (84 | 9.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (80 | 9.0%), Education, Arts & Media (52 | 5.8%), Health Technologists (46 | 5.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (32 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Narrows

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Narrows, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (77.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Technologists (89.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Narrows
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (41.4%)17 (58.6%)
Business & Financial13 (54.2%)11 (45.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
Computers & Mathematics6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 33 (39.3%)51 (60.7%)
Education, Arts & Media17 (32.7%)35 (67.3%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library16 (50.0%)16 (50.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating12 (15.0%)68 (85.0%)
Health Technologists5 (10.9%)41 (89.1%)
Total (Category)84 (35.7%)151 (64.3%)
Total (Overall)489 (54.9%)402 (45.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Narrows are Cleaning & Maintenance (80 | 9.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (48 | 5.4%), Security & Protection (30 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (24 | 2.7%), and Law Enforcement (24 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Narrows

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Narrows, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (75.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (73.8%), and Law Enforcement (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Narrows
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Security & Protection12 (40.0%)18 (60.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement12 (50.0%)12 (50.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving36 (75.0%)12 (25.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance59 (73.8%)21 (26.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)107 (55.1%)87 (44.9%)
Total (Overall)489 (54.9%)402 (45.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Narrows are Sales & Related (88 | 9.9%), and Office & Administration (68 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Narrows

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Narrows
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related45 (51.1%)43 (48.9%)
Office & Administration10 (14.7%)58 (85.3%)
Total (Category)55 (35.3%)101 (64.7%)
Total (Overall)489 (54.9%)402 (45.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Narrows are Construction & Extraction (61 | 6.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (60 | 6.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Narrows

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Narrows
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair51 (85.0%)9 (15.0%)
Total (Category)112 (92.6%)9 (7.4%)
Total (Overall)489 (54.9%)402 (45.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Narrows are Production (102 | 11.5%), Material Moving (43 | 4.8%), and Transportation (40 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Narrows

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Narrows
OccupationMaleFemale
Production69 (67.6%)33 (32.4%)
Transportation40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving22 (51.2%)21 (48.8%)
Total (Category)131 (70.8%)54 (29.2%)
Total (Overall)489 (54.9%)402 (45.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Narrows

Employment Industries in Narrows

The major employment industries in Narrows include Manufacturing (198 | 22.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (147 | 16.5%), Retail Trade (114 | 12.8%), Administrative & Support (75 | 8.4%), and Construction (64 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Narrows

Employment Industries by Sex in Narrows

The Narrows industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Construction (89.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Narrows
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction57 (89.1%)7 (10.9%)
Manufacturing123 (62.1%)75 (37.9%)
Wholesale Trade6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade54 (47.4%)60 (52.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (24.0%)19 (76.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services28 (47.5%)31 (52.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance24 (16.3%)123 (83.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services36 (70.6%)15 (29.4%)
Public Administration12 (40.0%)18 (60.0%)
Total489 (54.9%)402 (45.1%)

Education in Narrows

School Enrollment in Narrows

The most common levels of schooling among the 438 students in Narrows are elementary school (230 | 52.5%), high school (79 | 18.0%), and middle school (47 | 10.7%).
School Enrollment in Narrows
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool225.0%
Kindergarten388.7%
Elementary School23052.5%
Middle School4710.7%
High School7918.0%
College / Undergraduate225.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total438100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Narrows

Out of a total of 438 students who are enrolled in schools in Narrows, 50 (11.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 388 (88.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 49 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Narrows
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old244 (87.8%)34 (12.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total388 (88.6%)50 (11.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Narrows

Education (66 | 26.5%), science & technology (35 | 14.1%), liberal arts & history (29 | 11.7%), business (25 | 10.0%), and social sciences (21 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 249 individuals in Narrows who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Narrows
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics31.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural104.0%
Physical & Health Sciences41.6%
Psychology41.6%
Social Sciences218.4%
Engineering156.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies52.0%
Science & Technology3514.1%
Business2510.0%
Education6626.5%
Literature & Languages124.8%
Liberal Arts & History2911.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications83.2%
Arts & Humanities124.8%
Total249100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Narrows

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Narrows

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Narrows are males with 2 vehicles (165, accounting for 33.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (173, making up 41.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Narrows
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle122 (24.8%)109 (27.1%)
2 Vehicles165 (33.6%)173 (43.0%)
3 Vehicles117 (23.8%)65 (16.2%)
4 Vehicles77 (15.7%)52 (12.9%)
5 or more Vehicles6 (1.2%)3 (0.7%)
Total491 (100.0%)402 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Narrows

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Narrows are 10 to 14 minutes (171 commuters, 19.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (131 commuters, 15.0%), and 40 to 44 minutes (114 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Narrows
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes566.4%
5 to 9 Minutes11012.6%
10 to 14 Minutes17119.5%
15 to 19 Minutes8810.1%
20 to 24 Minutes101.1%
25 to 29 Minutes394.5%
30 to 34 Minutes485.5%
35 to 39 Minutes677.7%
40 to 44 Minutes11413.0%
45 to 59 Minutes13115.0%
60 to 89 Minutes60.7%
90 or more Minutes354.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Narrows

The most common commute times in Narrows are 10 to 14 minutes (104 commuters, 21.4%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (88 commuters, 22.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Narrows
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes31 (6.4%)25 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes92 (18.9%)18 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes104 (21.4%)67 (17.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes30 (6.2%)58 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes10 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (3.3%)23 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes15 (3.1%)33 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes32 (6.6%)35 (9.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes89 (18.3%)25 (6.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes43 (8.8%)88 (22.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes6 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes19 (3.9%)16 (4.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Narrows

The most frequent times of departure to work in Narrows are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (126, 25.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (61, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Narrows
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM62 (12.7%)9 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM7 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM14 (2.9%)25 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17 (3.5%)48 (12.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM90 (18.5%)56 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM74 (15.2%)12 (3.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM126 (25.9%)61 (15.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM21 (4.3%)46 (11.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)39 (10.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (0.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM24 (4.9%)40 (10.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM39 (8.0%)51 (13.1%)
Total487 (100.0%)388 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Narrows

Occupancy by Ownership in Narrows

Of the total 791 dwellings in Narrows, owner-occupied units account for 576 (72.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 215 (27.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Narrows
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units57672.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21527.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units791100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Narrows

Occupancy by Household Size in Narrows
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household31339.6%
2-Person Household23429.6%
3-Person Household789.9%
4+ Person Household16621.0%
Total Housing Units791100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Narrows

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Narrows
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household256 (81.8%)57 (18.2%)
2-Person Household147 (62.8%)87 (37.2%)
3-Person Household52 (66.7%)26 (33.3%)
4+ Person Household121 (72.9%)45 (27.1%)
Total Housing Units576 (72.8%)215 (27.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Narrows

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Narrows
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)
High School Diploma199 (64.6%)109 (35.4%)
College/Associate Degree217 (82.5%)46 (17.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher123 (70.7%)51 (29.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Narrows

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Narrows
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11414.4%
35 to 44 Years8110.2%
45 to 54 Years18823.8%
55 to 64 Years18423.3%
65 to 74 Years10613.4%
75 to 84 Years729.1%
85 Years and Over465.8%
Total791100.0%

Housing Finances in Narrows

Median Income by Occupancy in Narrows

Median Income by Occupancy in Narrows
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied576 (72.8%)$58,590
Renter-Occupied215 (27.2%)$57,639
Average791 (100.0%)$58,411

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Narrows

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Narrows
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (0.7%)17 (7.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99919 (3.3%)7 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99967 (11.6%)13 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9993 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99950 (8.7%)19 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99982 (14.2%)13 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999140 (24.3%)59 (27.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99980 (13.9%)29 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99987 (15.1%)58 (27.0%)
$150,000 or more44 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total576 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Narrows

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Narrows
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30066 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499164 (28.5%)8 (3.7%)
$500 to $799185 (32.1%)62 (28.8%)
$800 to $99945 (7.8%)64 (29.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49997 (16.8%)42 (19.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99919 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total576 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Narrows

Housing Structures in Narrows

Housing Structures in Narrows
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached71590.4%
Single Unit, Attached20.3%
2 Unit Apartments111.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments30.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments405.1%
10 or more Apartments30.4%
Mobile Home / Other172.1%
Total791100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Narrows

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Narrows
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached560 (78.3%)155 (21.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other5 (29.4%)12 (70.6%)
Total576 (72.8%)215 (27.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Narrows

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Narrows
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms43 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms180 (31.2%)154 (71.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms233 (40.5%)44 (20.5%)
8 or more Rooms120 (20.8%)17 (7.9%)
Total576 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Narrows

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Narrows
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas160 (27.8%)34 (15.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas17 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity339 (58.9%)169 (78.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene50 (8.7%)6 (2.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (1.0%)6 (2.8%)
No Fuel Used4 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total576 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Narrows

Household Vehicle Usage in Narrows
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (0.5%)18 (8.4%)
1 Vehicle220 (38.2%)67 (31.2%)
2 Vehicles206 (35.8%)121 (56.3%)
3 or more Vehicles147 (25.5%)9 (4.2%)
Total576 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Narrows

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Narrows

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units347229
Median Property Value$107,200$99,000
Median Household Income$48,380$26
Monthly Housing Costs$396$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,055$5

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Narrows

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Narrows
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00033 (9.5%)8 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999113 (32.6%)111 (48.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999191 (55.0%)110 (48.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9991 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9993 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9996 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total347 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Narrows

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Narrows
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (1.1%)4 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99977 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (11.8%)12 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99969 (19.9%)9 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99959 (17.0%)13 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (8.9%)81 (35.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (13.8%)49 (21.4%)
$150,000 or more18 (5.2%)39 (17.0%)
Total347 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Narrows

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Narrows
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x124 (35.7%)74,943 (32,726.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x77 (22.2%)169 (73.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x34 (9.8%)48 (21.0%)
4.0x or more108 (31.1%)8 (3.5%)
Total347 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Narrows

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Narrows
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800130 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499115 (33.1%)87 (38.0%)
$800 to $1,49990 (25.9%)110 (48.0%)
Total347 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Narrows

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Narrows

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Narrows
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years174 (96.7%)6 (3.3%)
6 to 18 Years395 (98.3%)7 (1.7%)
19 to 25 Years184 (96.8%)6 (3.2%)
26 to 34 Years164 (95.9%)7 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years129 (76.3%)40 (23.7%)
45 to 54 Years242 (87.7%)34 (12.3%)
55 to 64 Years271 (90.0%)30 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,856 (93.4%)130 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Narrows

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Narrows
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born174 (96.7%)6 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen395 (98.3%)7 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen184 (96.8%)6 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Narrows

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Narrows
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000169 (89.4%)20 (10.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999229 (76.6%)70 (23.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999357 (91.3%)34 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over774 (99.5%)4 (0.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Narrows

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Narrows
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 626 (14.4%)150 (83.3%)
6 to 18 Years96 (23.9%)301 (74.9%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)184 (96.8%)
25 to 34 Years10 (5.9%)154 (90.1%)
35 to 44 Years53 (31.4%)79 (46.8%)
45 to 54 Years32 (11.6%)216 (78.3%)
55 to 64 Years118 (39.2%)191 (63.5%)
65 to 74 Years143 (100.0%)68 (47.5%)
75 Years and over150 (97.4%)84 (54.5%)
Total628 (31.6%)1,427 (71.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Narrows

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Narrows
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)20 (15.6%)
18 to 34 Years5 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (6.3%)81 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years21 (21.2%)3 (6.8%)
75 Years and over35 (47.9%)32 (39.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Narrows

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Narrows: <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%)4 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years11 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (32.9%)5 (6.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Narrows: <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 Years5 (1.4%)4 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (15.1%)5 (6.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Narrows: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (10.2%)
18 to 34 Years5 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (5.2%)26 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (13.7%)12 (14.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Narrows: <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 Years11 (3.0%)50 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years21 (21.2%)3 (6.8%)
75 Years and over21 (28.8%)27 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Narrows: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.0%)11 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (13.7%)12 (14.8%)

Technology Access in Narrows

Computing Device Access in Narrows

Computing Device Access in Narrows
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop47760.3%
Smartphone61577.7%
Tablet40250.8%
No Computing Device10012.6%
Total791100.0%

Internet Access in Narrows

Internet Access in Narrows
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home56170.9%
Cellular Data Only658.2%
Satellite Internet8610.9%
No Internet13116.6%
Total791100.0%

Narrows Summary

Narrows is a town in Giles County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,586 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Narrows was founded in 1790 by William Narrows, a Revolutionary War veteran. The town was originally known as Narrowsville, but the name was changed to Narrows in 1891. The town was incorporated in 1894.
Narrows is located on the New River, which was an important transportation route in the 19th century. The town was a major stop on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, which connected the Shenandoah Valley to the Tennessee River. The railroad was completed in 1856 and was a major factor in the growth of the town.

Geography

Narrows is located at 37°14′N 80°45′W (37.23, -80.75). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Narrows is a small town with a limited economy. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a paper mill.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,586 people, 690 households, and 441 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,323.2 people per square mile (509.7/km2). There were 745 housing units at an average density of 614.2 per square mile (236.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.44% White, 0.88% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.
There were 690 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Narrows?
Total Population of Narrows is 1,990.
What is the Total Male Population of Narrows?
Total Male Population of Narrows is 1,044.
What is the Total Female Population of Narrows?
Total Female Population of Narrows is 946.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Narrows?
There are 110.36 Males per 100 Females in Narrows.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Narrows?
There are 90.61 Females per 100 Males in Narrows.
What is the Median Population Age in Narrows?
Median Population Age in Narrows is 37.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Narrows
Average Family Size in Narrows is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Narrows
Average Household Size in Narrows is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Narrows?
Per Capita income in Narrows is $32,436.
What is the Median Family Income in Narrows?
Median Family Income in Narrows is $79,375.
What is the Median Household income in Narrows?
Median Household Income in Narrows is $58,411.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Narrows?
Income or Wage Gap in Narrows is 22.5%.
Women in Narrows earn 77.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Narrows?
Inequality or Gini Index in Narrows is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Narrows?
There are 913 People in the Labor Forcein in Narrows.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Narrows?
60.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Narrows.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Narrows?
Unemployment Rate in Narrows is 2.0%.