Claremont, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 393, Claremont's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Claremont is a small community located in Virginia, within Surry County. The total population is 393. It ranks as the 511th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Claremont is 61.3 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 10.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Claremont is $58,542. This is 37% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $178,800. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Claremont is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Claremont, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. 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. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.