Hiwassee, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hiwassee, Virginia had a total population of 72, the 643rd largest community in Virginia. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 20.0% is notably above the national average.
Hiwassee Quick Facts
How Hiwassee Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83 | 72 | -13.3% |
| Median home value | $103,400 | $73,800 | -28.6% |
How Hiwassee Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Hiwassee Rankings in Virginia
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Other Cities in Pulaski County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 8,893 | $49,491 | 21.2% | $160,500 |
| Dublin | 2,671 | $62,426 | 16.1% | $180,500 |
| Fairlawn | 2,488 | $66,918 | 4.9% | $243,500 |
| Parrott | 401 | N/A | 19.6% | N/A |
| Draper | 348 | $58,963 | 3.2% | $157,900 |
| New River | 268 | $41,628 | 2.6% | $133,600 |
| Belspring | 152 | $61,053 | 0.0% | $319,700 |
| Snowville | 77 | N/A | 59.7% | N/A |
| Allisonia | 40 | N/A | 0.0% | $233,300 |
Cities Similar to Hiwassee
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka | 74 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 87.8% |
| Nottoway Court House | 69 | $83,194 | $263,900 | 32.7% | 0.0% |
| Glen Lyn | 68 | N/A | $162,500 | 2.1% | 10.3% |
| Snowville | 77 | N/A | N/A | 37.3% | 59.7% |
| Eagle Rock | 67 | $67,159 | $108,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 72, Hiwassee'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
Hiwassee is a small community located in Virginia, within Pulaski County. The total population is 72. It ranks as the 643rd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hiwassee is 67.7 years. This is 74% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Hiwassee. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 20.0%. This is 369% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $73,800. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $383,700. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Hiwassee was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hiwassee, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hiwassee, Virginia?
Hiwassee, Virginia has a population of 72 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hiwassee, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Hiwassee — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hiwassee, VA?
The ACS sample for Hiwassee recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Hiwassee, Virginia?
Hiwassee's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hiwassee, VA?
The median home value in Hiwassee is $73,800.
How educated is Hiwassee, Virginia?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Hiwassee hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.