Pennington Gap Town, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 1781 people in the town, organized into 811 households, and 480 families living in the town. The population density was 1174 people per square mile (453.28/kmē), it is 150th most densely populated town in Virginia. There were 950 housing units at an average density of 625 per square mile (241.31/kmē). The average household size was 2.15 persons, and the average family size was 2.84 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 122.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 134 females. The median age is 42.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Pennington Gap Town was 38.8 and 46.1 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 95.28% White, 3.43% Black or African American, 0.39% American Indian, 0.28% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.62% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $18056, it is fifth poorest town by median household income in Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $27875, making it the 16th lowest town by median family income in Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $13742, it is the 40th poorest town in terms of per capita income. The median income of town was $16977, The median income for males was $21892 versus $13047 for females.
In 2000, 303 pupils and students, of which 119 are male and 184 are female, 17.01% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 12 nursery or pri school, 16 kindergarten, 164 elementary school, 74 high school and 37 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1781 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1781 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1775 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1748 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1749 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1745 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1735 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1729 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1727 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1727 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1726 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Elementary school | 76 | 88 | 164 |
| High school | 19 | 55 | 74 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 29 | 37 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Gap town, Virginia | $18056 | $27875 | $13742 |
| Lee County, Virginia | $22972 | $28525 | $13625 |
| Virginia, United States | $46677 | $54169 | $23975 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |