Meadows of Dan: Demographics & People
Meadows of Dan's population stands at 134 people, in 58 households. Population grew 32.7% from 101 (2022) to 134 (2024). Median age 51.9 years. (14.1y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 100% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 36% of households are family-led. County is gaining 90 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 64% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 79 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 32.7% from 101 (2022) to 134 (2024) — about 54.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~181 (extrapolated at 16.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 259.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,608 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 32.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 101 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 134 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 134 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 259 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 51.9y is 13.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 51.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 134 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 30 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 24.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 51.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 29 |
| Population under 18 | 30 |
| Median age | 51.9 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 134 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 | 101 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 100.0% (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.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 37 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 97 |
| Share born in this state | 27.6% |
| Share born in another state | 72.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 72.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 303 |
Households & Family Composition
58 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 36% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 11 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 11 |
| Average household size | 2.02 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 42.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 30 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 30 |
| Family households | 21 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 36.2% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 58 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. 18.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 90 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 18.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 14,772 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 14,682 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 90 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51141 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 141 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Patrick |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 22.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 28.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51141 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Patrick County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 705 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51141 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Patrick County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 46.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 40.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 17,608 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 134, booming, retirement community, high crime |
| Town Summary · Population | 134 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Patrick County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade