Stickleyville: Demographics & People
Stickleyville's population stands at 143 people, in 78 households. Population shrank 34.1% from 217 (2022) to 143 (2024). Median age 54.5 years. (9.0y older than Lee County; 16.7y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 15% of the population. Population is 96% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 41% of households are family-led. County is gaining 141 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 1.8 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 59% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 63 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 34.1% from 217 (2022) to 143 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~98 (extrapolated at -17.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 54.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 22,173 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -34.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 217 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 143 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 143 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 54 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 54.5y is 15.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 15% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 54.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 14.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 143 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 21 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 88.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 34 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 14.7% |
| Population under 18 | 21 |
| Median age | 54.5 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 143 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 | 184 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 95.8% (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 | 128 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 15 |
| Share born in this state | 89.5% |
| Share born in another state | 10.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 10.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 303 |
Households & Family Composition
78 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 41% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 46 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 40 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 46 |
| Average household size | 2.41 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 21 |
| Family households | 32 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 41.0% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 78 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. The surrounding county is gaining 141 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 15,998 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 15,857 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 141 |
| 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 2.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-09 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51105 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 105 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Lee |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 38.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 31.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 46.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51105 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Lee County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 790 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51105 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Lee County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 60.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 52.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 23,423 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 8 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 14.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 143, shrinking, retirement community, high crime, heritage: English/Scottish |
| Town Summary · Population | 143 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Lee County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade