Penhook: Demographics & People
Penhook's population stands at 1,250 people, in 428 households. Population shrank 0.2% from 1,253 (2022) to 1,250 (2024). Median age 51.2 years. (2.8y older than Franklin County; 13.4y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 14% of the population. Population is 86% White (non-Hispanic) and 12% Asian. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.26). 77% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,640 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 23% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 58 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 0.2% from 1,253 (2022) to 1,250 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~1,247 (extrapolated at -0.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,243.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 54,477 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -0.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,253 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,250 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 1,250 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 1,243 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 51.2y is 12.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 14% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 51.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 14.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,250 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 175 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 282.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 509.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 284 |
| Population under 18 | 175 |
| Median age | 51.2 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 1,250 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.26 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 1,071 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 28 |
| Asian residents | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 96 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 26.1% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 85.5% |
| Asian population | 11.7% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 2.1% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 85.5% (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).
| Residents born in this state | 503 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 601 |
| Share born in this state | 40.2% |
| Share born in another state | 59.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 48.1% |
| Naturalized citizens | 11.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 300 |
| From Europe | 54 |
| From Africa | 142 |
Households & Family Composition
428 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 77% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 372 families, 18% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 228 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 372 |
| Married couples with children | 68 |
| Single-parent households | 14 |
| Average household size | 2.75 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 6.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 39 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 8 |
| Family households | 329 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 76.9% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 428 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. 3.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,640 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 3.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 50,128 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 48,488 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,640 |
| 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 | 94 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51067 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 067 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Franklin |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 21.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51067 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Franklin County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,953 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51067 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Franklin County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 44.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 38.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 56,042 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 14.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,250, stable, retirement community, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,250 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Franklin County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade