Troutdale, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 178, Troutdale'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

Troutdale is a small community located in Virginia, within Grayson County. The total population is 178. It ranks as the 584th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Troutdale is 54.6 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 14.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.7% 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 Troutdale is $35,000. This is 62% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 87% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Troutdale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $109,400. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 97.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Troutdale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.0% vs 58.4%). The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% 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 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Troutdale, 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.