Berryville: Demographics & People
Berryville is home to 4,707 people, in 1,766 households. Population grew 0.9% from 4,667 (2022) to 4,707 (2024). Median age 46.6 years. (1.8y younger than Clarke County; 8.8y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 77% White (non-Hispanic) and 9% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.27). 61% of households are family-led. County is gaining 737 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 39% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 75 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.9% from 4,667 (2022) to 4,707 (2024) — about 1.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~4,747 (extrapolated at 0.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 4,802.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 14,783 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 4,667 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 4,707 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 4,707 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 4,802 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 46.6y is 7.7 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 46.6 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 4,707 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 970 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 823.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,861.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,053 |
| Population under 18 | 970 |
| Median age | 46.6 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 4,707 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.27 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 3,954 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 317 |
| Asian residents | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 335 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 27.4% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 84.6% |
| Asian population | 1.4% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 8.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 77.4% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 5% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,277 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,138 |
| Share born in this state | 48.4% |
| Share born in another state | 51.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 45.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 5.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 314 |
| From Europe | 64 |
| From Africa | 22 |
Households & Family Composition
1,766 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 61% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,109 families, 29% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 895 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,109 |
| Married couples with children | 324 |
| Single-parent households | 20 |
| Average household size | 2.54 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 3 |
| Family households | 1,085 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 61.4% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 1,766 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 7.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 737 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 7.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 15,732 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 14,995 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 737 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 405 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.2% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 163 residents live in group quarters (3.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 163 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 10 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51043 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 043 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Clarke |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 8.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 5.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 12.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51043 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Clarke County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 484 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51043 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Clarke County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 81.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 66.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 48.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 14,619 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 6 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 4,707, stable, established, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 4,707 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Clarke County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade