Broadway town, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Broadway town, Virginia Demographics
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As of 2026, Broadway town, Virginia has a total population of 4,221, the 217th largest city in Virginia, with a median household income of $61,685, which is 32% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

Broadway town Quick Facts

Population 4,221

Median Household Income $61,685

Median Home Value $264,900

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment Rate 2.4%

Median Age 39.0 years

Homeownership Rate 61.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

High School Graduation Rate 85.5%

Diversity Index 25/100

Population 4,221 217th of 681

Median Income $61,685 below average

Poverty Rate 12.0% 3% lower national

Median Home Value $264,900 average

How Broadway town Compares

Median Household Income

Broadway town

$61,685

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Broadway town

$264,900

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.1%

$25K-$50K 25.6%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 27.2%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3% | National: 5.2%

66.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.5%

Renter 38.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.5%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

24.1%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Broadway town Rankings in Virginia

#217 Population of 681

#355 Median Income of 681

#365 Education of 681

#273 Home Value of 681

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Cities Similar to Broadway town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Verona CDP	4,274	$68,319	$231,300	19.0%	5.0%
South Hill town	4,737	$58,633	$182,100	23.9%	19.7%
Rocky Mount town	4,926	$61,580	$181,400	21.2%	17.5%
Colonial Beach town	3,930	$52,119	$242,800	21.6%	26.2%
Bethel Manor CDP	4,512	$74,918	N/A	31.1%	6.6%

Population Overview

Broadway town is a small community located in Virginia. The total population is 4,221. It ranks as the 217th most populous out of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Broadway town is 39.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Broadway town is $61,685. This is 32% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $264,900. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Broadway town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Broadway town, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Broadway town, Virginia?

Broadway town, Virginia has a population of 4,221 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Broadway town, VA?

The median household income in Broadway town is $61,685, which is 21% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Broadway town, VA?

The poverty rate in Broadway town is 12.0%. This means approximately 507 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Broadway town, Virginia?

Broadway town's population is 85.8% White, 0.0% Black, 12.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Broadway town, VA?

The median home value in Broadway town is $264,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

How educated is Broadway town, Virginia?

24.7% of adults (25+) in Broadway town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.