Duffield: Demographics & People
Duffield's population stands at 78 people, in 31 households. Population grew 20.0% from 65 (2022) to 78 (2024). Median age 44.0 years. (3.7y younger than Scott County; 6.2y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 94% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 74% of households are family-led. County is gaining 719 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 26% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 70 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 20.0% from 65 (2022) to 78 (2024) — about 33.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~94 (extrapolated at 10.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 119.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 21,576 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 20.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 65 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 78 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 78 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 119 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 44.0y is 5.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 44.0 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 78 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 16 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 11.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 35.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 16 |
| Population under 18 | 16 |
| Median age | 44.0 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 78 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 93.6% (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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 48 |
| Share born in this state | 38.5% |
| Share born in another state | 61.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 61.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 93 |
Households & Family Composition
31 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 74% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 21 families, 14% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 21 |
| Married couples with children | 3 |
| Single-parent households | 4 |
| Average household size | 2.24 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 3.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 348 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 147 |
| Family households | 23 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 74.2% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 31 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. 2.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 719 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Lived in same home a year ago | 78.0% |
|---|---|
| Moved within the county (past year) | 2.6% |
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 16,778 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 16,059 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 719 |
| 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 20.0% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51169 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 169 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Scott |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 23.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 18.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 29.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51169 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Scott County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 728 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51169 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Scott County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 68.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 58.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 32.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 21,566 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 78, booming, established, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 78 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Scott County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade