Fieldale: Demographics & People
Fieldale is home to 783 people, in 255 households. Population shrank 1.8% from 797 (2022) to 783 (2024). Median age 31.1 years. (16.6y younger than Henry County; 6.7y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 84% White (non-Hispanic) and 15% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,187 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 3.1 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 50 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 1.8% from 797 (2022) to 783 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~769 (extrapolated at -0.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 751.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 50,948 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -1.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 797 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 783 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | declining |
| Population | 783 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 751 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 31.1y is 7.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 31.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 783 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 180 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 300.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 222.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 81 |
| Population under 18 | 180 |
| Median age | 31.1 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 783 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 | 784 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 14.8% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 84.3% (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 | 440 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 334 |
| Share born in this state | 56.2% |
| Share born in another state | 43.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 42.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,446 |
Households & Family Composition
255 households. Averaging 2.9 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 145 families, 26% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 198 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 145 |
| Married couples with children | 37 |
| Average household size | 2.92 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 16.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,319 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 720 |
| Family households | 159 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 62.4% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 255 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. 3.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,187 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 3.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 42,285 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 41,098 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,187 |
| 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 | 105 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 13.1% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-09 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Henry |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 22.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Henry County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,587 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Henry County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 45.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 39.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 24.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 50,557 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 783, declining, young professional, working-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 783 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Henry County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade