Keswick, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Keswick, Virginia had a total population of 402, the 508th largest community in Virginia, with a median household income of $250,000+, which is 168% higher than the state average. 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
- Household income is 168% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Virginia.
- 90.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Virginia.
- Unemployment rate of 12.1% is notably above the national average.
Keswick Quick Facts
How Keswick 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 | 386 | 402 | +4.1% |
| Median household income | $250,000+ | $250,000+ | +0.0% |
| Median home value | $1,116,800 | $1,133,100 | +1.5% |
How Keswick 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+)
Keswick Rankings in Virginia
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Other Cities in Albemarle County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crozet | 9,289 | $129,417 | 7.1% | $547,200 |
| University of Virginia | 9,065 | $52,546 | 23.8% | $442,600 |
| Hollymead | 8,482 | $118,250 | 4.3% | $435,300 |
| Pantops | 4,665 | $127,552 | 3.5% | $522,900 |
| Piney Mountain | 2,288 | $138,636 | 2.7% | $296,000 |
| Rivanna | 2,211 | $146,328 | 4.6% | $852,400 |
| Rio | 1,252 | $56,250 | 22.2% | N/A |
| Earlysville | 1,222 | $142,060 | 5.6% | $478,400 |
| Ivy | 794 | $189,072 | 3.1% | $645,600 |
| Esmont | 751 | N/A | 6.5% | $205,700 |
Cities Similar to Keswick
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrott | 401 | N/A | N/A | 8.5% | 19.6% |
| Moneta | 395 | N/A | $232,200 | 31.5% | 25.1% |
| Chase Crossing | 372 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 65.3% |
| Carrsville | 363 | N/A | $242,700 | 25.1% | 0.0% |
| Rose Hill (Lee County) | 447 | N/A | N/A | 13.0% | 39.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 402, Keswick'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
Keswick is a small community located in Virginia, within Albemarle County. The total population is 402. It ranks as the 508th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Keswick is 60.0 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 0.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Keswick is $250,000+. This is 168% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Keswick. 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 12.1%. This is 185% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $1,133,100. Housing costs are 195% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Keswick has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (99.3% vs 58.4%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.
Education
90.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Keswick in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 114% higher 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 99.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Keswick, 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 Keswick, Virginia?
Keswick, Virginia has a population of 402 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Keswick, VA?
The median household income in Keswick is $250,000+, which is 210% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Keswick, VA?
The ACS sample for Keswick 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 Keswick, Virginia?
Keswick's population is 99.3% White, 0.8% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Keswick, VA?
The median home value in Keswick is $1,133,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x.
How educated is Keswick, Virginia?
90.3% of adults (25+) in Keswick hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.