Brucetown: Demographics & People
About 250 people live in Brucetown, in 104 households. Population shrank 7.1% from 269 (2022) to 250 (2024). Median age 24.1 years. (16.7y younger than Frederick County; 13.7y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 19% of the population. Population is 90% White (non-Hispanic) and 10% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 31% of households are family-led. County is gaining 4,260 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 69% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 7.1% from 269 (2022) to 250 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~232 (extrapolated at -3.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 210.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 91,419 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -7.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 269 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 250 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 250 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 210 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 24.1y is 14.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 19% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 24.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 19.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 250 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 48 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 149.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 53.0× |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 19.2% |
| Population under 18 | 48 |
| Median age | 24.1 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 250 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 269 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 10.4% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 89.6% (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 | 171 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 79 |
| Share born in this state | 68.4% |
| Share born in another state | 31.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 31.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 6,863 |
Households & Family Composition
104 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 31% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 75 families, 27% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 75 |
| Married couples with children | 20 |
| Average household size | 2.05 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2,347 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 1,274 |
| Family households | 32 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 30.8% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 104 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. 10.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 4,260 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 98,781 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 94,521 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 4,260 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-06 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Frederick |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 16.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Frederick County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,585 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Frederick County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 61.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 25.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 89,313 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 19.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 250, shrinking, young community, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 250 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Frederick County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade