Dublin: Demographics & People
Dublin's population stands at 2,671 people, in 977 households. Median age 39.7 years. (7.1y younger than Pulaski County; 1.9y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 11% of the population. Population is 76% White (non-Hispanic) and 17% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.29). 43% of households are family-led. County is gaining 161 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 57% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 29 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 2,671; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 33,800 people |
| Population | 2,671 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 2,671 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.7y is 0.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 11% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 10.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,671 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 288 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 827.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,237.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 319 |
| Population under 18 | 288 |
| Median age | 39.7 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 2,671 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.29 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 2,195 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 397 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 49 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 28.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 83.1% |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 17.2% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.8% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 76.4% (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). 0.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,983 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 648 |
| Share born in this state | 74.2% |
| Share born in another state | 25.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 24.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 89 |
| From Europe | 9 |
| From Africa | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
977 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 43% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 443 families, 29% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 319 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 443 |
| Married couples with children | 128 |
| Single-parent households | 34 |
| Average household size | 2.03 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 19.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 26 |
| Family households | 419 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 42.9% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 977 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. 23.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 161 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 23.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 27,654 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 27,493 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 161 |
| 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 | 201 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.1% |
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. 810 residents live in group quarters (30.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 810 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51155 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 155 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Pulaski |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 30.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 35.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51155 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Pulaski County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,550 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51155 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Pulaski County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 44.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 29.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 34,027 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.40 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 10.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,671, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed, low crime |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,671 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Pulaski County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade