North Garden, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 475, North Garden'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

North Garden is a small community located in Virginia, within Albemarle County. The total population is 475. It ranks as the 486th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Garden is 51.4 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Garden is $108,258. This is 16% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 34% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.1%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $553,600. Housing costs are 44% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Garden has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.3% vs 58.4%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 92.1%. Notably, 20.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Garden, 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.