Dillwyn Authority

Dillwyn is a middle-income village of 459 with home prices 2.6× below the Virginia median.

Dillwyn, Virginia

Dillwyn is one of the smaller incorporated places in Buckingham County, Virginia, with a population of 459. Households here earn a median of $52,794.

Definition and scope

Dillwyn is a chartered municipality within Buckingham County, Virginia, Virginia. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5.

Who lives here

Dillwyn has approximately 459 residents. The median age is 54.3 years. Roughly 72% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $150,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 45.1%
• Black or African American: 54.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.4%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Dillwyn is $52,794. Poverty rate stands at 6.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.2%. Educational attainment: 21.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Dillwyn:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

Slate River Airpark provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Buckingham County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Charlottesville, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Dillwyn sits at an elevation of 557 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.