Parrott: Demographics & People
Census counts 401 people in Parrott, in 165 households. Population shrank 3.1% from 414 (2022) to 401 (2024). Median age 38.4 years. (8.4y younger than Pulaski County; 0.6y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 13% of the population. Population is 96% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Asian. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.07). 67% of households are family-led. County is gaining 161 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 28 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 3.1% from 414 (2022) to 401 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~388 (extrapolated at -1.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 372.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 33,800 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -3.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 414 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 401 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | declining |
| Population | 401 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 372 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.4y is 0.5 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 13% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 12.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 401 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 51 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 141.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 173.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 36 |
| Population under 18 | 51 |
| Median age | 38.4 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 401 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.07 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 399 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 15 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 7.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 96.4% |
| Asian population | 3.7% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 96.3% (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 | 370 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 25 |
| Share born in this state | 92.3% |
| Share born in another state | 7.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 6.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 6 |
| From Africa | 6 |
Households & Family Composition
165 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 115 families, 2% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 58 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 115 |
| Married couples with children | 2 |
| Average household size | 2.45 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 35.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 736 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 194 |
| Family households | 111 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 67.3% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 165 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 161 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 2.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-09 |
| 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 | 6.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 10 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 12.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 401, declining, family-oriented, high crime, heritage: Scotch-Irish/English |
| Town Summary · Population | 401 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Pulaski County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade