All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Age of householder
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Page County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $67,161. Here are the key highlights for income distribution by age:
- In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Page County, householders within the 25 to 44 years age group have the highest median household income at $67,161, followed by those in the 45 to 64 years age group with an income of $59,462. Meanwhile householders within the 65 years and over age group report the second lowest median household income of $43,648. Notably, householders within the under 25 years age group, had the lowest median household income at $31,663.
- Notably, household income for individuals within the 65 years and over age group demonstrated a remarkable increase of $3,940(9.92%), escalating from a median of $39,708 in 2011 to $43,648 in 2021.
- 91(0.97%) households where the householder is under 25 years old.
- 2,165(23.14%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years.
- 3,903(41.72%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years.
- 3,196(34.16%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
![Page County, VA median household income by age of householder The bar chart shows Page County, VA median household income by age of householder. All incomes have been adjusted for 2022 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/page-county-va-median-household-income-by-age.jpeg)
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Gender
In Page County, the population consists of 11,910 males (50.18%) and 11,824 females (49.82%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Page County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $36,948 for males and $24,446 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $48,488 for males and $42,093 for females.
- In Page County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $36,948 for males and $24,446 for females.
- In Page County, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $48,488, while females earned $42,093, resulting in a 13% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 87 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the county of Page County.
![Page County, VA gender based income disparity Line chart showing the annual median income trends in Page County, VA for males and females across four employment categories: (1) Males in full-time year-round positions, (2) Males in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types), (3) Females in full-time year-round positions, and (4) Females in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/page-county-va-income-by-gender.jpeg)
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Race
In Page County, the population is predominantly White, constituting 93.56% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is $57,267.
- In Page County, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Black or African American households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $65,820. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Page County, Black or African American households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Page County, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $261(0.46%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $57,006 in 2011 and $57,267 in 2021.
- In Page County, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $4,935(8.11%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $60,885 in 2011 and $65,820 in 2021.
![Page County, VA median household income diversity across racial categories The bar chart shows Page County, VA median household income across all racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/page-county-va-median-household-income-by-race.jpeg)
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Year by year
Page County, VA median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Page County increased by $1,317 (2.35%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 6 years and declined for 5 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2018 to 2019, when the median household income increased by 3,410 (from $56,058 to $59,468). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2012 to 2013, when the median household income decreased by 1,894 (from $56,028 to $54,134).
- It then further increased to $68,571 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.4048, it is evident that income distribution in Page County, VA exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $71,283. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $34,156.
![Page County, VA median household income trend (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) The line chart shows Page County, VA median household income from 2010 to 2021. The orange line represents Census Bureau data for median household income (without adjusting for any inflation), while the blue line shows inflation-adjusted median household income for 2022.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/page-county-va-median-household-income-trend.jpeg)
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)