Massanetta Springs, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Massanetta Springs is a small city located in Virginia, within Rockingham County. The total population is 6,358. It ranks as the 182nd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Massanetta Springs is 44.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 14.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Massanetta Springs is $114,737. This is 23% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 42% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $467,700. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Massanetta Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

57.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 98.8%. Notably, 28.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Massanetta 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.