Cluster Springs, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 859, Cluster Springs'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

Cluster Springs is a small community located in Virginia, within Halifax County. The total population is 859. It ranks as the 405th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cluster Springs is 51.3 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cluster Springs is $76,125. This is 18% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.0%. This is 80% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cluster Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $133,300. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Cluster Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cluster Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.3%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 84.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cluster Springs, 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.