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Toms Brook, VA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

439
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

33.8
years ∙ half population younger than 33.8, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
25.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Toms Brook is a town within Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States.
Location
Town in Shenandoah County, VA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC38.946542° N, 78.440046° W
DMS38° 56′ 47.55″ N, 78° 26′ 24.17″ W

Population Density & area

3,484/sq mi (1,343/km²)
Total Area
0.126 sq mi (0.327 km²)
Land Area
0.126 sq mi (0.327 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

48.7% male
Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%
males per 100 females
Toms Brook 95.1
Shenandoah County 98.1
Virginia 97.6

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Toms Brook 0%
Shenandoah County 5.2%
Virginia 13.1%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

33.8
years ∙ half population younger than 33.8, half older
Toms Brook
33.8
Shenandoah County
42.9
Virginia
39

Dependency ratio

Low High
60.2
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Toms Brook 60.2
Shenandoah County 77.2
Virginia 62.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 24.4% 21.1% 21.7%
Working age (18-64) 62.4% 56.5% 61.6%
Senior (65+) 13.2% 22.4% 16.7%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 60.2 77.2 62.4
Child dependency ratio 39.1 37.5 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 21.2 39.8 27.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
85.6%
Black
8.4%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.1%
Other
4.9%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
25.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Toms Brook 25.8%
Shenandoah County 28.6%
Virginia 60.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Toms Brook population
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Hispanic or Latino 1.1% 9.1% 11%
Mexican 0% 3.5% 2.4%
Puerto Rican 0.7% 2.2% 1.4%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.5% 3.4% 6.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino 98.9% 90.9% 89%
One race 94.1% 88.2% 84.3%
White 85.6% 83.9% 58.4%
Black or African American 8.4% 2.9% 18.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.1%
Asian 0% 1.2% 6.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.2% 0.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 4.8% 2.7% 4.7%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

71.7% family
Family 71.7%
Non family 28.3%
% family households
Toms Brook 71.7%
Shenandoah County 63.6%
Virginia 64.8%

Average household size

2.89
persons per household
Toms Brook
2.89
Shenandoah County
2.48
Virginia
2.52

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Toms Brook population
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Total households 152 17,962 3,365,732
Average houshold size 2.89 2.48 2.52
Family households 109 11,428 2,181,475
Average family size 3.19 3.1 3.11
Married couple family 36 8,297 1,638,116
Other families 73 3,131 543,359
Male householder 26 990 154,457
Female householder 47 2,141 388,902
Non-family households 43 6,534 1,184,257
One-person households 16 5,241 958,467
Male householder 3 2,606 417,934
Senior (65+) living alone 2 1,052 127,348
Female householder 13 2,635 540,533
Senior (65+) living alone 4 1,629 258,856
Other living arrangements 27 1,293 225,790

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

187
housing units
Toms Brook 187
Shenandoah County 21,395
Virginia 3,684,756

Occupancy status

81.3% occupied
Occupied 81.3%
Vacant 18.7%
vacancy rate
Toms Brook 18.7%
Shenandoah County 16%
Virginia 8.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

74.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
74.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
19.7%
Mobile homes
5.3%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1938
Half of houses were built before 1938, and half after.
* The Census Bureau did not report an exact median year built for Toms Brook the estimate falls at or before 1939, the lower limit of the survey's reporting range.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
55.1%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
6.4%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
18.2%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
20.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.8 5.8 6
1–3 rooms 5.3% 7.4% 11.6%
4–6 rooms 63.6% 55.4% 46.2%
7+ rooms 31% 37.1% 42.3%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 0.6% 1.9%
1 bedroom 4.3% 6% 8.7%
2 bedrooms 20.3% 25.2% 22.3%
3 bedrooms 49.7% 47.3% 38.4%
4+ bedrooms 25.6% 20.8% 28.7%
At a glance
Median year built 1938 1984 1985
Total housing units 187 21,395 3,684,756
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

73% owners
Renter-occupied 27%
Owner-occupied 73%
homeownership rate
Toms Brook 73%
Shenandoah County 73.3%
Virginia 67.3%

Average household size

3.07
Owner-occupied
2.39
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Toms Brook 3.07
Shenandoah County 2.52
Virginia 2.62

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Total occupied units 152 17,962 3,365,732
Year moved in
2020 or later 23% 19.8% 25.7%
2010 to 2019 48.7% 39.6% 38.5%
2000 to 2009 5.3% 19.3% 16.6%
1999 or earlier 23% 21.4% 19.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 92.1% 98.4% 97.9%
1.01 to 1.50 7.2% 1.1% 1.4%
1.51 or more 0.7% 0.5% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 0.7% 5% 6.1%
1 vehicle 17.8% 27.3% 31.1%
2 vehicles 55.3% 33.1% 37.3%
3 or more vehicles 26.3% 34.6% 25.5%
House heating fuel used
Gas 2.6% 17.5% 36.6%
Electricity 71.7% 62.2% 57.5%
Solar 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 23% 10.9% 3.2%
All other fuels 2.6% 9.1% 1.9%
No fuel used 0% 0.2% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.4% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.5% 0.6%
No telephone service available 0% 1.4% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$226,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Toms Brook
$226,800
Shenandoah County
$294,900
Virginia
$383,700

Housing Cost Burden

37.9%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
37.9%
Owners without a mortgage
27.5%
Renters
68.3%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Property value
Median Value $226,800 $294,900 $383,700
Under $100,000 5.4% 7% 7.6%
$100,000 - $200,000 18% 16% 11.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 65.8% 28.3% 17.2%
$300,000 - $500,000 9.9% 34.7% 29.6%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0.9% 12.4% 26.8%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.5% 7.2%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 73.9% 59.8% 66.9%
Without a mortgage 26.1% 40.2% 33.1%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,444 $1,493 $2,127
Without a mortgage $425 $466 $589
Gross rent
Median rent $845 $984 $1,579

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

5.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Toms Brook 5.9%
Shenandoah County 21.6%
Virginia 42.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

8.8%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Toms Brook 8.8%
Shenandoah County 10.2%
Virginia 8.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

69
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
4.3%
K–12
82.6%
College / Undergraduate
5.8%
Graduate / Professional
7.2%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

8%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Toms Brook
8%
Shenandoah County
22.5%
Virginia
42.7%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Total enrolled (age 3+) 69 8,828 2,095,439
Nursery / preschool 4.3% 5.2% 5.3%
K–12 82.6% 77.7% 65.9%
Kindergarten 14.5% 6.9% 5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 30.4% 22% 19.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 17.4% 23.4% 20.3%
High School: Grades 9–12 20.3% 25.4% 21.2%
College or graduate school 13% 17.1% 28.8%
College, undergraduate 5.8% 14.3% 21.9%
Graduate, professional school 7.2% 2.9% 6.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 8% 22.5% 42.7%
School type
Public school 95.7% 76.9% 81%
Private school 4.3% 23.1% 19%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

307
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
59.3%
Some college no degree
18.2%
Associates degree
7.8%
Bachelors degree
5.9%
Graduate or professional degree
0%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
25% · 75%
9th-12th, no diploma
80% · 20%
HS graduate
64.8% · 35.2%
Some college no degree
35.7% · 64.3%
Associates degree
4.2% · 95.8%
Bachelors degree
16.7% · 83.3%
Graduate or professional degree
—% · —%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Population (25+) 307 32,115 6,007,678
Less than 9th grade 3.9% 4.1% 3.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.9% 6.1% 4.8%
High school diploma or GED 59.3% 41.8% 23.9%
Some college, no degree 18.2% 18.4% 17.7%
Associate's degree 7.8% 8% 7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 5.9% 21.6% 42.2%
Bachelor's degree 5.9% 13% 23.7%
Graduate or professional 0% 8.6% 18.5%
High School or higher 91.2% 89.8% 91.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$43,047
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$47,934
Some college or associates
$30,568
Bachelors degree
$53,750
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

11.1%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
7.4%
HS graduate
18.7%
Some college or associates
25%
Bachelors degree or higher
11.1%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $43,047 $43,064 $59,471
Less than high school graduate $— $31,033 $33,905
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $47,934 $42,112 $41,243
Some college or associate's degree $30,568 $39,741 $49,185
Bachelor's degree $53,750 $52,623 $76,425
Graduate or professional degree $— $74,288 $102,924
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 7.4% 21.9% 21.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 18.7% 10.8% 12.6%
Some college or associate's degree 25% 8.6% 8.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 11.1% 2.5% 3.4%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

340
residents 16 years and over
Toms Brook 340
Shenandoah County 36,533
Virginia 7,037,245

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
72.6%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Toms Brook 72.6%
Shenandoah County 57.5%
Virginia 60.8%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

34.5
years ∙ half are younger than 34.5, half older
Toms Brook
34.5
Shenandoah County
40.7
Virginia
39.9
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

58.6% male
Male 58.6%
Female 41.4%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Toms Brook 41.4
Shenandoah County 46
Virginia 47.4

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Toms Brook
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Total labor force 249 22,134 4,598,854
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 1.6% 5.6% 4%
20 to 24 years 7.6% 7.7% 9.3%
25 to 29 years 24.1% 9.9% 10.6%
30 to 34 years 15.3% 10.1% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 8.8% 20.6% 21.8%
45 to 54 years 24.9% 19.6% 19.9%
55 to 59 years 2.8% 11.7% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 6% 6.7% 7.5%
65 to 74 years 7.6% 6.8% 5.5%
75 years and over 1.2% 1.3% 1%
Gender composition
Male 58.6% 54% 52.6%
Female 41.4% 46% 47.4%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

73.2%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Toms Brook
73.2%
Shenandoah County
60.6%
Virginia
65.4%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

84.4%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
61.7%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Toms Brook 61.7%
Shenandoah County 54.9%
Virginia 60.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Toms Brook
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 33.3% 58.1% 39.9%
20 to 24 years 90.5% 74.1% 75%
25 to 29 years 100% 88.6% 85.1%
30 to 34 years 92.7% 86.4% 84.8%
35 to 44 years 73.3% 84.7% 85%
45 to 54 years 95.4% 82.5% 84.3%
55 to 59 years 41.2% 75% 76.3%
60 to 64 years 41.7% 51.3% 62%
65 to 74 years 45.2% 26.4% 29.5%
75 years and over 18.8% 6.8% 8%
LFPR by gender
Male 84.4% 66.5% 70.2%
Female 61.7% 54.9% 60.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 73.4% 59.3% 63.3%
Black or African American 71.4% 57.8% 65.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 35.4% 69%
Asian —% 73.6% 69.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 64.6%
Some Other Race —% 76.5% 74.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 73.3% 70.3% 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 70.2% 75%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0.8%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Toms Brook
0.8%
Shenandoah County
4.8%
Virginia
4.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

1.4%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Toms Brook 1.4%
Shenandoah County 5.6%
Virginia 4.3%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Toms Brook
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 15.6% 13.4%
20 to 24 years 0% 10.9% 9.1%
25 to 29 years 0% 7.6% 4.8%
30 to 34 years 0% 3.4% 4%
35 to 44 years 0% 4.6% 3.2%
45 to 54 years 0% 3.6% 3%
55 to 59 years 28.6% 1.6% 2.8%
60 to 64 years 0% 0.9% 2.9%
65 to 74 years 0% 0.9% 3.1%
75 years and over 0% 0% 2.5%
By gender
Male 1.4% 5.6% 4.3%
Female 0% 3.8% 4.2%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 4.7% 3.3%
Black or African American 0% 5.3% 6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 13% 5.5%
Asian —% 8.1% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 2.5%
Some Other Race —% 10.8% 5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 18.2% 1.4% 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino —% 6.3% 5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

247
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Toms Brook 247
Shenandoah County 20,996
Virginia 4,277,711
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

72%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Toms Brook 72%
Shenandoah County 73%
Virginia 74%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Toms Brook, VA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 5 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 42.5%
Administrative and waste services 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 9.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 50.7% of 144 employed male workers
Female
Manufacturing employs the most women — 31.1% of 103 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Toms Brook
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Total employed population 247 20,996 4,277,711
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 1.4% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 0.9% 0.2%
Construction 2.8% 9.8% 6.5%
Manufacturing 42.5% 13.2% 7%
Wholesale trade 0% 2.1% 1.6%
Retail trade 5.3% 13% 9.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 6.9% 5.1% 4.1%
Utilities 0% 1.1% 0.7%
Information 2% 1.5% 1.8%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.2% 2.9% 4.6%
Real estate and leasing 0.8% 1.2% 1.9%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0.4% 5.5% 12.5%
Corporate management 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 11.7% 3.5% 4.2%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.3% 8% 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 6.1% 10% 12.5%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1.2% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 9.7% 7.7% 6.1%
Other services 1.2% 5.5% 5.3%
Government 4% 6.2% 8.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

84.6% Private
Government 9.7%
Private Employment 84.6%
Self Employed 5.7%
Private employment (%)
Toms Brook 84.6%
Shenandoah County 73.4%
Virginia 70.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

5.7%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 1.6%
Unincorporated business 3.2%
Unpaid family workers 0.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Toms Brook
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Private wage & salary 84.6% 73.4% 70.8%
For-profit company employees 82.6% 66.3% 62%
Not-for-profit employees 2% 7.1% 8.8%
Self-employed 5.7% 10.5% 8.8%
Incorporated business 1.6% 3.6% 3.7%
Unincorporated business 3.2% 6.7% 4.9%
Unpaid family workers 0.8% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 9.7% 16.1% 20.5%
Local government 9.3% 8.8% 8%
State government 0% 4.5% 4.2%
Federal government 0.4% 2.8% 8.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

1.3% WFH
Work from home 1.3%
Commute to work 98.7%
Working from home (%)
Toms Brook 1.3%
Shenandoah County 9.3%
Virginia 18.3%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

30.2 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Toms Brook 30.2
Shenandoah County 28.5
Virginia 27.3
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Toms Brook
Employed residents 16+.
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Total employed population 247 20,996 4,277,711
Worked from home 1.3% 9.3% 18.3%
Drove Alone 93.8% 78.2% 67.6%
Carpooled 4.2% 9% 8%
Public transportation 0.8% 0.1% 2.3%
Walked 0% 2.2% 2.1%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.2% 1.7%
Commuting population 237 18,812 3,534,599
Mean travel time (minutes) 30.2 28.5 27.3
Less than 5 minutes 0.4% 4.4% 2.4%
5 to 14 minutes 14.3% 19.7% 20.6%
15 to 29 minutes 27% 33.7% 37.5%
30 to 44 minutes 44.7% 23.2% 21.9%
45 to 59 minutes 7.6% 9.2% 8.7%
60 to 89 minutes 0.8% 6.6% 6.2%
90 minutes or more 5.1% 3.3% 2.6%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$48,061
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Toms Brook $48,061
Shenandoah County $50,428
Virginia $68,528
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

68 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Toms Brook 68¢
Shenandoah County 76¢
Virginia 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Toms Brook, VA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$53,750
Workers in Transportation and warehousing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Transportation and warehousing $53,750
Administrative and waste services $50,417
Manufacturing $48,495
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $61,875, compared to $49,209 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $33,929, compared to $33,661 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Toms Brook
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Median Earnings $48,061 $50,428 $68,528
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $35,917 $42,463
Mining and logging $— $57,969 $72,170
Construction $— $53,674 $58,392
Manufacturing $48,495 $45,756 $65,564
Wholesale trade $— $51,591 $63,330
Retail trade $35,000 $40,943 $43,436
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $53,750 $42,188 $58,553
Utilities $— $69,561 $86,813
Information $— $68,777 $94,510
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $58,773 $88,649
Real estate and leasing $— $69,141 $73,125
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $58,750 $116,687
Corporate management $— $37,240 $95,349
Administrative and waste services $50,417 $42,625 $50,444
Education and health services
Educational services $31,458 $53,063 $61,485
Health care and social assistance $31,750 $48,811 $58,338
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $66,406 $51,484
Accommodation and food services $— $26,279 $35,510
Other services $— $43,173 $57,007
Government $41,667 $81,250 $104,996
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$96,500
Workers in Own unincorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own unincorporated business $96,500
Private company $48,061
Local government $40,625
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $48,878, compared to $49,209 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $33,750, compared to $33,661 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Toms Brook
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $48,061 $46,137 $63,825
Not-for-profit employees $— $56,219 $73,067
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $74,420 $79,297
Unincorporated business $96,500 $34,861 $48,876
Government
Local government $40,625 $61,108 $61,423
State government $— $57,451 $63,354
Federal government $— $88,036 $119,868
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Toms Brook, VA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$54,583
Workers in Firefighting and emergency services occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Firefighting and emergency services $54,583
Transportation $48,903
Material moving $43,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Firefighting and emergency services occupations earn the highest median earnings — $54,583 versus $49,209 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Education, training and library occupations earn the highest median earnings — $31,250 versus $33,661 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Toms Brook
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Median earnings(Total) $48,061 $50,428 $68,528
Management and business
Management $— $82,351 $106,031
Business and finance $— $67,554 $96,969
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $148,750 $122,108
Architecture and engineering $— $83,194 $106,392
Sciences $— $32,130 $97,522
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $41,483 $60,071
Legal $— $114,135 $149,449
Education, Training and Library $31,875 $53,132 $60,796
Arts, design and media $— $41,250 $78,763
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $88,824 $94,488
Health technicians $— $62,188 $52,482
Healthcare support $— $34,795 $36,311
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $54,583 $44,634 $63,371
Law enforcement $— $72,061 $80,044
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $26,588 $30,610
Building and grounds cleaning $— $37,218 $35,063
Personal care and service $— $12,234 $34,789
Sales and office
Sales $— $50,560 $56,693
Office and Administrative Support $40,000 $44,041 $49,123
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $38,721 $38,887
Construction and extraction $— $50,180 $51,865
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $52,900 $59,548
Production and transportation
Production $34,196 $44,923 $50,942
Transportation $48,903 $48,206 $52,764
Material moving $43,750 $35,298 $36,749
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$54,167
Median household income in Toms Brook
Median household income (USD)
Toms Brook
$54,167
Shenandoah County
$67,191
Virginia
$93,170
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Toms Brook, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$26,401
Per capita income in Toms Brook
Per capita income (USD)
Toms Brook
$26,401
Shenandoah County
$36,615
Virginia
$50,666
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Toms Brook, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$64,856
Average household income in Toms Brook
Avg household income (USD)
Toms Brook
$64,856
Shenandoah County
$89,485
Virginia
$128,260
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Toms Brook, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$64,856
Mean household income
$54,167
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Toms Brook $10,689
Shenandoah County $22,294
Virginia $35,090
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Toms Brook
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Toms Brook and peer geographies.
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Total households 152 17,962 3,365,732
Median household income $54,167 $67,191 $93,170
Mean household income $64,856 $89,485 $128,260
Mean-median gap $10,689 $22,294 $35,090
Family households 109 11,428 2,181,475
Median family income $54,028 $83,875 $115,213
Mean family income $64,265 $102,567 $151,714
Mean-median gap $10,237 $18,692 $36,501
Non-family households 43 6,534 1,184,257
Median non-family income $44,063 $41,952 $56,367
Mean non-family income $48,453 $62,647 $79,733
Mean-median gap $4,390 $20,695 $23,366
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $26,401 $36,615 $50,666
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

82.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Toms Brook
82.9%
Shenandoah County
71.6%
Virginia
79.2%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
42.8% of households (65) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $19,951
SSI (disability)
4.6% of households (7) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $7,329
Cash Assistance
2.6% of households (4) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $7,329
SNAP / Food Stamps
23% of households (35) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Toms Brook
Share of households receiving each income type
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Total households 152 17,962 3,365,732
Wage-based income
With earnings 83% 72% 79%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 43% 40% 30%
Average social security income $19,951 $24,335 $25,098
Retirement income 16% 28% 27%
Average retirement income $9,680 $33,072 $38,965
SSI (Supplemental security) 5% 6% 4%
Average SSI income $7,329 $11,125 $11,156
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 23% 10% 9%
Cash assistance 3% 3% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$54,028
Family households earn $54,028, compared to $44,063 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$54,167
Family households
$54,028
Nonfamily households
$44,063
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$86,250
Married-couple families earn $86,250, compared to $53,281 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$54,028
Married-couple families
$86,250
Other family types
$53,281
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Toms Brook
Median household and family income by household size in Toms Brook, compared with peer geographies.
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Total households 152 17,962 3,365,732
Household income by size
1-person $— $34,143 $49,309
2-person $42,083 $75,250 $101,008
3-person $115,089 $86,469 $121,628
4-person $— $99,293 $140,905
5-person $103,571 $124,643 $133,363
6-person $— $119,722 $133,202
7-person or more $— $52,438 $147,982
Total families 109 11,428 2,181,475
Family income by size
2-person $50,341 $72,850 $98,412
3-person $115,089 $98,615 $119,959
4-person $— $99,538 $143,516
5-person $— $114,400 $133,451
6-person $— $88,676 $134,665
7-person or more $— $52,438 $140,734
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

40.22%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.93%
of all household income
Top 20%
40.22%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.93% — meaning the top 20% hold 10 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$168,679
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
13.8%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
13%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $168,679 and hold 13% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 13.8%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
47.2%
$50K - $100K
28.3%
$100K - $150K
18.4%
$150K - $200K
5.9%
Over $200K
0%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

24.3%
of all households, 37 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Toms Brook 24.3%
Shenandoah County 31.4%
Virginia 46.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Toms Brook
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Toms Brook, compared with peer geographies.
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Median household income $54,167 $67,191 $93,170
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 7.2% 4.9% 4.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.5% 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.1% 7.9% 5.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 7.5% 5.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 12.7% 8.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.2% 17.4% 14.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.1% 14.6% 12.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.4% 17% 18.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 6.8% 11.1%
$200,000 or more 0% 7.6% 17.7%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 33.4% 23.8% 17.8%
Share below $75,000 58.4% 53.9% 40.9%
Share above $100,000 24.3% 31.4% 46.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.38
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Toms Brook 0.38
Shenandoah County 0.45
Virginia 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$130,414
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Toms Brook
$130,414
Shenandoah County
$216,562
Virginia
$324,187
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Toms Brook
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,833 $29,916 $38,653
Lower 20% $44,875 $53,209 $73,166
Middle 20% $75,688 $84,450 $116,476
Upper 20% $104,333 $129,118 $187,330
Top 5% threshold $153,667 $226,983 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $12,745 $15,942 $20,129
Lower 20% $31,995 $42,363 $55,612
Middle 20% $58,462 $68,349 $93,670
Upper 20% $90,663 $104,209 $147,703
Top 20% $130,414 $216,562 $324,187
Top 5% $168,679 $367,922 $557,789
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.93% 3.56% 3.14%
Lower 20% 9.87% 9.47% 8.67%
Middle 20% 18.03% 15.28% 14.61%
Upper 20% 27.96% 23.29% 23.03%
Top 20% 40.22% 48.4% 50.55%
Top 5% 13% 20.56% 21.74%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Toms Brook due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 140 White households (92.1% of all households), the median household income is $65,000.
Black
Among the 9 Black or African American households (5.9% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Toms Brook
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Shenandoah County and Virginia.
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
All Residents $54,167 $67,191 $93,170
White $65,000 $67,407 $99,675
Black or African American $— $59,306 $64,912
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $82,067
Asian $— $131,518 $135,924
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $98,429
Some Other Race $— $54,375 $80,844
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $62,232 $99,118
Hispanic or Latino $— $53,721 $92,028
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

20.9%
20.9% of residents, or 91 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Toms Brook
20.9%
Shenandoah County
11.8%
Virginia
9.9%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Toms Brook
0%
Shenandoah County
3.5%
Virginia
1.8%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

31.7%
31.7% of children under 18, or 33 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Toms Brook
31.7%
Shenandoah County
19%
Virginia
12.3%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

10.3%
10.3% of adults aged 65 and older, or 6 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Toms Brook
10.3%
Shenandoah County
7.8%
Virginia
8.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
Overall poverty rate 20.9% 11.8% 9.9%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 31.7% 19% 12.3%
Under 5 years 34.8% 16% 13.1%
5 to 17 years 29.3% 20.2% 12%
18 to 64 years 19% 10.7% 9.3%
18 to 34 years 16.7% 11.8% 12.1%
35 to 64 years 20.9% 10.1% 7.8%
65 years and over 10.3% 7.8% 8.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 16.6% 9.7% 8.8%
Female 24.9% 13.8% 10.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 3.5% 1.8%
Worked part time or part year 46.2% 12.2% 13.5%
Did not work 29.8% 16.4% 18%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

21.1%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
21.1%
Family
14.7%
Nonfamily
37.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

14.7%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
14.7%
Married-couple
11.1%
Other families
16.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Toms Brook
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 14.7% 8.2% 6.8%
Householder under 25 years —% 37.2% 22.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 20% 15.6% 9.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 3.8% 5.2% 4.9%
Householder 65 years and over 14.3% 2.3% 4.7%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 37.2% 18.8% 16.6%
Householder under 25 years 0% 38.4% 34.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 43.8% 8.7% 9.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 53.3% 20.6% 18.1%
Householder 65 years and over 16.7% 20.9% 17.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
14.8% of White residents, or 56 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
81.1% of Black or African American residents, or 30 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Toms Brook
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Toms Brook and peer geographies.
Toms Brook Shenandoah County Virginia
All Residents 20.9% 11.8% 9.9%
White 14.8% 11.5% 7.9%
Black or African American 81.1% 27.4% 16.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 35.2% 13.3%
Asian —% 4.3% 6.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 9.4%
Some Other Race —% 16.8% 15.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 23.8% 7.8% 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 14.1% 12.9%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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