Wintergreen: Demographics & People
About 589 people live in Wintergreen, in 411 households. Population grew 26.9% from 464 (2022) to 589 (2024). Median age 66.1 years. (14.8y older than Nelson County; 28.3y older than Virginia). Population is 71% White (non-Hispanic) and 23% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.37). 36% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,661 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 1.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 64% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
Population & Trend
Population grew 26.9% from 464 (2022) to 589 (2024) — about 44.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~758 (extrapolated at 13.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,027.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 77,487 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 26.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 464 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 589 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 589 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 1,027 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 66.1y is 27.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Median age | 66.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 589 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 25.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 260.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 304 |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 4.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 44.1% |
| Median age | 66.1 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 589 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.37 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 333 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 92 |
| Asian residents | 12 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 37.4% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 76.2% |
| Asian population | 2.0% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 23.3% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 71.0% (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.
Top (5)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 48 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 491 |
| Share born in this state | 8.1% |
| Share born in another state | 91.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 83.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 8.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 39 |
| From Africa | 10 |
Households & Family Composition
411 households. Averaging 1.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 36% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 111 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Total families | 111 |
|---|---|
| Average household size | 1.33 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,198 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 321 |
| Family households | 150 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 36.5% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 411 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. 4.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,661 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 74,553 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 72,892 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,661 |
| 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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.5% |
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. 30 residents live in group quarters (5.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 30 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-05 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51015 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 015 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Augusta |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 12.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 10.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51015 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Augusta County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 3,707 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51015 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Augusta County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 32.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 75,558 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 14 |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 589, booming, retirement community, affluent, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 589 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Augusta County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade