Pearisburg, VA

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Pearisburg Overview

2,876
TOTAL POPULATION
1,400
MALE POPULATION
1,476
FEMALE POPULATION
94.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.43
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,565
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,543
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,905
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
59.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
40.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,300
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Pearisburg Zip Codes

Pearisburg Area Codes

Race in Pearisburg

The most populous races in Pearisburg are White / Caucasian (2,588 | 90.0%), Black / African American (280 | 9.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (16 | 0.6%).
Race in Pearisburg
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American2809.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino160.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,58890.0%
Two or more Races80.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,876100.0%

Ancestry in Pearisburg

The most populous ancestries reported in Pearisburg are American (288 | 10.0%), English (215 | 7.5%), European (193 | 6.7%), German (150 | 5.2%), and Irish (81 | 2.8%), together accounting for 32.2% of all Pearisburg residents.
Ancestry in Pearisburg
Ancestry# Population% Population
American28810.0%
English2157.5%
European1936.7%
German1505.2%
Irish812.8%
Italian752.6%
Puerto Rican160.6%
Scottish170.6%
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Immigrants in Pearisburg

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pearisburg came from Caribbean (44 | 1.5%), Latin America (44 | 1.5%), Asia (25 | 0.9%), Philippines (25 | 0.9%), and South Eastern Asia (25 | 0.9%), together accounting for 5.7% of all Pearisburg residents.
Immigrants in Pearisburg
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia250.9%
Caribbean441.5%
Latin America441.5%
Philippines250.9%
South Eastern Asia250.9%
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Sex and Age in Pearisburg

Sex and Age in Pearisburg

The most populous age groups in Pearisburg are 50 to 54 Years (171 | 12.2%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (197 | 13.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Pearisburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53 (3.8%)10 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Years153 (10.9%)65 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years126 (9.0%)111 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years64 (4.6%)76 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years87 (6.2%)9 (0.6%)
25 to 29 Years59 (4.2%)127 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years104 (7.4%)89 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years64 (4.6%)90 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years104 (7.4%)19 (1.3%)
45 to 49 Years99 (7.1%)110 (7.4%)
50 to 54 Years171 (12.2%)132 (8.9%)
55 to 59 Years21 (1.5%)126 (8.5%)
60 to 64 Years20 (1.4%)67 (4.5%)
65 to 69 Years32 (2.3%)89 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years110 (7.9%)197 (13.4%)
75 to 79 Years51 (3.6%)38 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years53 (3.8%)57 (3.9%)
85 Years and over29 (2.1%)64 (4.3%)
Total1,400 (100.0%)1,476 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pearisburg

Median Family Size in Pearisburg

The median family size in Pearisburg is 3.18 persons per family, with single female/mother families (80 | 11.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.34 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (21 | 3.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Pearisburg
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple594 (85.5%)3.17
Single Male/Father21 (3.0%)2.95
Single Female/Mother80 (11.5%)3.34
Total Families695 (100.0%)3.18

Median Household Size in Pearisburg

The median household size in Pearisburg is 2.56 persons per household, with single female/mother households (80 | 7.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.34 persons per household. non-family households (421 | 37.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.52 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Pearisburg
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple594 (53.2%)3.17
Single Male/Father21 (1.9%)2.95
Single Female/Mother80 (7.2%)3.34
Non-family421 (37.7%)1.52
Total Households1,116 (100.0%)2.56

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pearisburg

Out of a total of 1,116 households in Pearisburg, 695 (62.3%) are family households, while 421 (37.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 323, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 270.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pearisburg
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-270 (24.2%)
2-Person Households323 (28.9%)141 (12.6%)
3-Person Households111 (10.0%)10 (0.9%)
4-Person Households198 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households48 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households15 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total695 (62.3%)421 (37.7%)

Female Fertility in Pearisburg

Fertility by Age in Pearisburg

Female Fertility by Age in Pearisburg
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pearisburg

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pearisburg
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Pearisburg

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pearisburg
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pearisburg

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pearisburg
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)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%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Pearisburg

Income Overview in Pearisburg

Per Capita Income in Pearisburg is $32,565, while median incomes of families and households are $79,543 and $70,905 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,876$32,565
Median Family Income695$79,543
Mean Family Income695$96,885
Median Household Income1,116$70,905
Mean Household Income1,116$79,444
Income Deficit695$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,87659.15%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,87640.85¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,8760.36

Earnings by Sex in Pearisburg

Average Earnings in Pearisburg are $51,000, $70,265 for men and $28,705 for women, a difference of 59.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Pearisburg
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male744 (52.6%)$70,265
Female670 (47.4%)$28,705
Total1,414 (100.0%)$51,000

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pearisburg

The most common earnings brackets in Pearisburg are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (211 | 28.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (87 | 13.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pearisburg
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99943 (5.8%)19 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49928 (3.8%)17 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99925 (3.4%)54 (8.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49917 (2.3%)38 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)28 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)9 (1.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)35 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)77 (11.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (1.3%)87 (13.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)46 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)52 (7.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99932 (4.3%)43 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99912 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99928 (3.8%)48 (7.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999104 (14.0%)51 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999142 (19.1%)17 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999211 (28.4%)49 (7.3%)
$100,000+67 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total744 (100.0%)670 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pearisburg

Average earnings in Pearisburg are $71,324 for men and $28,393 for women, a difference of 60.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $87,262, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $62,216. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $52,772, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $19,143.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pearisburg
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$70,838$19,143
College or Associate's Degree$62,216$26,319
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$87,262$41,131
Total$71,324$28,393

Family Income in Pearisburg

Family Income Brackets in Pearisburg

According to the Pearisburg family income data, there are 180 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Pearisburg
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999142.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997610.9%
$35,000 to $49,9997610.9%
$50,000 to $74,99913920.0%
$75,000 to $99,9999012.9%
$100,000 to $149,99918025.9%
$150,000 to $199,999588.3%
$200,000+628.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pearisburg

3-person families (111 | 16.0%) account for the highest median family income in Pearisburg with $107,330 per family, while 3-person families (111 | 16.0%) have the highest median income of $35,777 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pearisburg
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families323 (46.5%)$66,641
3-Person Families111 (16.0%)$107,330
4-Person Families198 (28.5%)$79,471
5-Person Families48 (6.9%)$0
6-Person Families15 (2.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total695 (100.0%)$79,543

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pearisburg

The median family income in Pearisburg is $79,543, with families comprising 2 earners (288) having the highest median family income of $115,735, while families with no earners (116) have the lowest median family income of $37,857, accounting for 41.4% and 16.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pearisburg
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners116 (16.7%)$37,857
1 Earner218 (31.4%)$77,885
2 Earners288 (41.4%)$115,735
3+ Earners73 (10.5%)$106,122
Total695 (100.0%)$79,543

Household Income in Pearisburg

Household Income Brackets in Pearisburg

With 264 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pearisburg, accounting for 23.7% of all households. In contrast, only 35 households (3.1%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Pearisburg
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000575.1%
$10,000 to $14,999393.5%
$15,000 to $24,999353.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991059.4%
$35,000 to $49,99912511.2%
$50,000 to $74,99926423.7%
$75,000 to $99,99919117.1%
$100,000 to $149,99918016.1%
$150,000 to $199,999585.2%
$200,000+625.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pearisburg

The median household income in Pearisburg is $70,905, with the highest median household income of $79,567 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 300 households (26.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 28 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Pearisburg
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years28 (2.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years300 (26.9%)$79,567
45 to 64 Years390 (34.9%)$72,048
65+ Years398 (35.7%)$46,667
Total1,116 (100.0%)$70,905

Poverty in Pearisburg

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pearisburg

With 5.6% poverty level for males and 16.5% for females among the residents of Pearisburg, 25 to 34 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 36 males (22.1%) and 10 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pearisburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years27 (18.5%)30 (34.9%)
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 Years15 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years36 (22.1%)51 (23.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)68 (35.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)40 (14.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (10.9%)
Total78 (5.6%)243 (16.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pearisburg

According to the poverty statistics in Pearisburg, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 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 Pearisburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years119 (81.5%)56 (65.1%)
12 to 14 Years107 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years100 (87.0%)32 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years127 (77.9%)165 (76.4%)
35 to 44 Years168 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years270 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years41 (100.0%)125 (64.8%)
65 to 74 Years142 (100.0%)246 (86.0%)
75 Years and over131 (100.0%)139 (89.1%)
Total1,320 (94.4%)1,230 (83.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pearisburg

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pearisburg
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children341 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children238 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total594 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pearisburg

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pearisburg
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)51 (63.7%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pearisburg
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)51 (50.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Pearisburg

Employment by Class of Employer in Pearisburg

Among the 1,212 employed individuals in Pearisburg, private company employees (835 | 68.9%), state government employees (128 | 10.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (91 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Pearisburg
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees83568.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)534.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)917.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations312.6%
Local Government Employees746.1%
State Government Employees12810.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,212100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pearisburg

According to the labor force statistics for Pearisburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,305), 56.4% or 1,300 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 77 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 96 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.4% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Pearisburg
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years186 (100.0%)25 (13.4%)
30 to 34 Years131 (67.9%)14 (10.7%)
35 to 44 Years188 (67.9%)19 (10.1%)
45 to 54 Years380 (74.2%)19 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years54 (62.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years101 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,300 (56.4%)77 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pearisburg

According to labor force statistics for Pearisburg, 77.5% of individuals (1,087) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,402) are in the labor force, with 7.1% or 77 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 91.8% or 337 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 63.5% or 33 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pearisburg
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School52 (58.4%)57 (63.5%)
High School Diploma409 (67.3%)37 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree337 (91.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher288 (85.2%)22 (6.6%)
Total1,087 (77.5%)100 (7.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pearisburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pearisburg are Community & Social Service (121 | 9.9%), Management (97 | 7.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71 | 5.8%), Business & Financial (53 | 4.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (46 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Pearisburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pearisburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Pearisburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Management67 (69.1%)30 (30.9%)
Business & Financial20 (37.7%)33 (62.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 27 (22.3%)94 (77.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support15 (41.7%)21 (58.3%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (26.1%)34 (73.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)185 (51.5%)174 (48.5%)
Total (Overall)617 (50.4%)606 (49.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pearisburg are Cleaning & Maintenance (124 | 10.1%), Healthcare Support (77 | 6.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (60 | 4.9%), Security & Protection (42 | 3.4%), and Law Enforcement (22 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Pearisburg

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pearisburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (52.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (26.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Pearisburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Security & Protection22 (52.4%)20 (47.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance33 (26.6%)91 (73.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)55 (18.1%)248 (81.9%)
Total (Overall)617 (50.4%)606 (49.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pearisburg are Office & Administration (148 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (72 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Pearisburg

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Pearisburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related48 (66.7%)24 (33.3%)
Office & Administration32 (21.6%)116 (78.4%)
Total (Category)80 (36.4%)140 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)617 (50.4%)606 (49.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pearisburg are Construction & Extraction (81 | 6.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (48 | 3.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Pearisburg

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Pearisburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry25 (52.1%)23 (47.9%)
Construction & Extraction81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)106 (82.2%)23 (17.8%)
Total (Overall)617 (50.4%)606 (49.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pearisburg are Production (154 | 12.6%), Transportation (30 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (28 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Pearisburg

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Pearisburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Production142 (92.2%)12 (7.8%)
Transportation30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Total (Category)191 (90.1%)21 (9.9%)
Total (Overall)617 (50.4%)606 (49.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pearisburg

Employment Industries in Pearisburg

The major employment industries in Pearisburg include Manufacturing (237 | 19.4%), Educational Services (163 | 13.3%), Professional & Scientific (128 | 10.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (124 | 10.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (102 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Pearisburg

Employment Industries by Sex in Pearisburg

The Pearisburg industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (72.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pearisburg
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting25 (52.1%)23 (47.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing178 (75.1%)59 (24.9%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade41 (66.1%)21 (33.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific35 (27.3%)93 (72.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support22 (31.9%)47 (68.1%)
Educational Services73 (44.8%)90 (55.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)124 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services55 (53.9%)47 (46.1%)
Public Administration37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total617 (50.4%)606 (49.5%)

Education in Pearisburg

School Enrollment in Pearisburg

The most common levels of schooling among the 582 students in Pearisburg are elementary school (176 | 30.2%), high school (148 | 25.4%), and middle school (112 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Pearisburg
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool305.1%
Kindergarten264.5%
Elementary School17630.2%
Middle School11219.2%
High School14825.4%
College / Undergraduate9015.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total582100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pearisburg

Out of a total of 582 students who are enrolled in schools in Pearisburg, 28 (4.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 554 (95.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 28 (65.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pearisburg
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds15 (34.9%)28 (65.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total554 (95.2%)28 (4.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pearisburg

Business (112 | 25.1%), education (87 | 19.5%), arts & humanities (57 | 12.8%), science & technology (55 | 12.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (36 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 447 individuals in Pearisburg who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pearisburg
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics214.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural368.1%
Physical & Health Sciences10.2%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences10.2%
Engineering10.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology5512.3%
Business11225.1%
Education8719.5%
Literature & Languages153.4%
Liberal Arts & History214.7%
Visual & Performing Arts194.3%
Communications214.7%
Arts & Humanities5712.8%
Total447100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pearisburg

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pearisburg

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pearisburg are males with 2 vehicles (300, accounting for 50.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (306, making up 49.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pearisburg
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle53 (9.0%)45 (7.4%)
2 Vehicles300 (50.9%)306 (50.5%)
3 Vehicles120 (20.4%)155 (25.6%)
4 Vehicles42 (7.1%)40 (6.6%)
5 or more Vehicles74 (12.6%)60 (9.9%)
Total589 (100.0%)606 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pearisburg

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pearisburg are 30 to 34 minutes (274 commuters, 23.4%), 45 to 59 minutes (190 commuters, 16.2%), and less than 5 minutes (154 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Pearisburg
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes15413.2%
5 to 9 Minutes907.7%
10 to 14 Minutes14712.6%
15 to 19 Minutes433.7%
20 to 24 Minutes131.1%
25 to 29 Minutes121.0%
30 to 34 Minutes27423.4%
35 to 39 Minutes847.2%
40 to 44 Minutes12610.8%
45 to 59 Minutes19016.2%
60 to 89 Minutes211.8%
90 or more Minutes161.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Pearisburg

The most common commute times in Pearisburg are less than 5 minutes (118 commuters, 20.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (157 commuters, 25.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Pearisburg
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes118 (20.9%)36 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes15 (2.7%)75 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes89 (15.8%)58 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes15 (2.7%)28 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes117 (20.7%)157 (25.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes51 (9.0%)33 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes72 (12.8%)54 (8.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes71 (12.6%)119 (19.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes16 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pearisburg

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pearisburg are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (168, 29.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (192, 31.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pearisburg
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM168 (29.8%)28 (4.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM28 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM54 (9.6%)17 (2.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM59 (10.5%)192 (31.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM72 (12.8%)64 (10.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM22 (3.9%)122 (20.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM30 (5.3%)98 (16.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM111 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM20 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (3.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)46 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)20 (3.3%)
Total564 (100.0%)606 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pearisburg

Occupancy by Ownership in Pearisburg

Of the total 1,116 dwellings in Pearisburg, owner-occupied units account for 746 (66.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 370 (33.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Pearisburg
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units74666.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units37033.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,116100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pearisburg

Occupancy by Household Size in Pearisburg
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27024.2%
2-Person Household46441.6%
3-Person Household12110.8%
4+ Person Household26123.4%
Total Housing Units1,116100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pearisburg

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pearisburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household201 (74.4%)69 (25.6%)
2-Person Household340 (73.3%)124 (26.7%)
3-Person Household102 (84.3%)19 (15.7%)
4+ Person Household103 (39.5%)158 (60.5%)
Total Housing Units746 (66.8%)370 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pearisburg

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pearisburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
High School Diploma328 (58.5%)233 (41.5%)
College/Associate Degree252 (90.0%)28 (10.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher166 (74.1%)58 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pearisburg

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pearisburg
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21118.9%
35 to 44 Years11710.5%
45 to 54 Years32429.0%
55 to 64 Years665.9%
65 to 74 Years27524.6%
75 to 84 Years11110.0%
85 Years and Over121.1%
Total1,116100.0%

Housing Finances in Pearisburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Pearisburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Pearisburg
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied746 (66.8%)$71,833
Renter-Occupied370 (33.2%)$65,119
Average1,116 (100.0%)$70,905

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pearisburg

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pearisburg
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)40 (10.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99925 (3.4%)14 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99935 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)105 (28.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999100 (13.4%)25 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999224 (30.0%)40 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99960 (8.0%)131 (35.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999165 (22.1%)15 (4.1%)
$150,000 or more120 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total746 (100.0%)370 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pearisburg

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pearisburg
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300202 (27.1%)40 (10.8%)
$300 to $499114 (15.3%)37 (10.0%)
$500 to $79980 (10.7%)103 (27.8%)
$800 to $99956 (7.5%)120 (32.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499168 (22.5%)70 (18.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99945 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49934 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99932 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more15 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total746 (100.0%)370 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pearisburg

Housing Structures in Pearisburg

Housing Structures in Pearisburg
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached73465.8%
Single Unit, Attached474.2%
2 Unit Apartments958.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments282.5%
10 or more Apartments403.6%
Mobile Home / Other17215.4%
Total1,116100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pearisburg

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pearisburg
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached626 (85.3%)108 (14.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other120 (69.8%)52 (30.2%)
Total746 (66.8%)370 (33.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pearisburg

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pearisburg
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)68 (18.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms210 (28.1%)199 (53.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms199 (26.7%)88 (23.8%)
8 or more Rooms337 (45.2%)15 (4.1%)
Total746 (100.0%)370 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pearisburg

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pearisburg
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas101 (13.5%)15 (4.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas39 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity569 (76.3%)342 (92.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels37 (5.0%)13 (3.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total746 (100.0%)370 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pearisburg

Household Vehicle Usage in Pearisburg
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)54 (14.6%)
1 Vehicle171 (22.9%)121 (32.7%)
2 Vehicles323 (43.3%)161 (43.5%)
3 or more Vehicles252 (33.8%)34 (9.2%)
Total746 (100.0%)370 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pearisburg

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pearisburg

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units408338
Median Property Value$161,300$157,000
Median Household Income$67,361$62
Monthly Housing Costs$308$15
Real Estate Taxes$880$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pearisburg

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pearisburg
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00025 (6.1%)26 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99922 (5.4%)22 (6.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999334 (81.9%)226 (66.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99912 (2.9%)49 (14.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99915 (3.7%)15 (4.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (100.0%)338 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pearisburg

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pearisburg
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99960 (14.7%)17 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99970 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999181 (44.4%)30 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (2.9%)43 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99927 (6.6%)48 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more58 (14.2%)138 (40.8%)
Total408 (100.0%)338 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pearisburg

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pearisburg
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x175 (42.9%)106,987 (31,653.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x61 (14.9%)212 (62.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x55 (13.5%)74 (21.9%)
4.0x or more117 (28.7%)20 (5.9%)
Total408 (100.0%)338 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pearisburg

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pearisburg
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800200 (49.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499153 (37.5%)97 (28.7%)
$800 to $1,49955 (13.5%)70 (20.7%)
Total408 (100.0%)338 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pearisburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pearisburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pearisburg
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years542 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years115 (88.5%)15 (11.5%)
26 to 34 Years334 (96.8%)11 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years277 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years419 (81.8%)93 (18.2%)
55 to 64 Years176 (75.2%)58 (24.8%)
65 to 74 Years428 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older287 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,694 (93.8%)177 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pearisburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pearisburg
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen542 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen115 (88.5%)15 (11.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pearisburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pearisburg
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999468 (93.2%)34 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999407 (74.0%)143 (26.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999612 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,019 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pearisburg

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pearisburg
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 678 (67.2%)79 (68.1%)
6 to 18 Years94 (17.3%)487 (89.8%)
19 to 25 Years28 (21.5%)87 (66.9%)
25 to 34 Years105 (30.4%)272 (78.8%)
35 to 44 Years84 (30.3%)193 (69.7%)
45 to 54 Years67 (13.1%)380 (74.2%)
55 to 64 Years20 (8.6%)156 (66.7%)
65 to 74 Years412 (96.3%)196 (45.8%)
75 Years and over287 (100.0%)132 (46.0%)
Total1,175 (40.9%)1,982 (69.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pearisburg

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pearisburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years53 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (6.3%)60 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (13.4%)38 (13.3%)
75 Years and over131 (100.0%)120 (76.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pearisburg

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pearisburg: <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%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over56 (42.7%)41 (26.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pearisburg: <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 Years22 (4.6%)28 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pearisburg: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years28 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (4.2%)
75 Years and over40 (30.5%)16 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pearisburg: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years19 (13.4%)16 (5.6%)
75 Years and over131 (100.0%)79 (50.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pearisburg: <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%)10 (3.5%)
75 Years and over51 (38.9%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Pearisburg

Computing Device Access in Pearisburg

Computing Device Access in Pearisburg
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop75467.6%
Smartphone94784.9%
Tablet57051.1%
No Computing Device11910.7%
Total1,116100.0%

Internet Access in Pearisburg

Internet Access in Pearisburg
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home86577.5%
Cellular Data Only534.8%
Satellite Internet14312.8%
No Internet13512.1%
Total1,116100.0%

Pearisburg Summary

Pearisburg is a town located in Giles County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,721 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Giles County. The town is named for George Pearis, an early settler who established a ferry on the New River at the site.

History

Pearisburg was founded in 1776 by George Pearis, a settler from North Carolina. He established a ferry on the New River at the site, and the town was named for him. The town was incorporated in 1808.
During the Civil War, Pearisburg was the site of a major battle in May 1864. Confederate forces under General John C. Breckinridge were defeated by Union forces under General George Crook. The battle was part of the Union's campaign to control the Shenandoah Valley.

Geography

Pearisburg is located at 37 17 25 North 80 45 45 West 37 290278 80 762500

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.

Economy

The economy of Pearisburg is largely based on agriculture and tourism. 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 small manufacturing companies.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,721 people, 1,093 households, and 690 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,220.3 people per square mile (470.2/km2). There were 1,183 housing units at an average density of 522.3 per square mile (201.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.45% White, 5.90% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.
There were 1,093 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% 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 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $35,938. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 13.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Pearisburg?
Total Population of Pearisburg is 2,876.
What is the Total Male Population of Pearisburg?
Total Male Population of Pearisburg is 1,400.
What is the Total Female Population of Pearisburg?
Total Female Population of Pearisburg is 1,476.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pearisburg?
There are 94.85 Males per 100 Females in Pearisburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pearisburg?
There are 105.43 Females per 100 Males in Pearisburg.
What is the Median Population Age in Pearisburg?
Median Population Age in Pearisburg is 46.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pearisburg
Average Family Size in Pearisburg is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pearisburg
Average Household Size in Pearisburg is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pearisburg?
Per Capita income in Pearisburg is $32,565.
What is the Median Family Income in Pearisburg?
Median Family Income in Pearisburg is $79,543.
What is the Median Household income in Pearisburg?
Median Household Income in Pearisburg is $70,905.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pearisburg?
Income or Wage Gap in Pearisburg is 59.1%.
Women in Pearisburg earn 40.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pearisburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pearisburg is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pearisburg?
There are 1,300 People in the Labor Forcein in Pearisburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pearisburg?
56.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Pearisburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pearisburg?
Unemployment Rate in Pearisburg is 5.9%.