Branchville: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Branchville center on a median $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $155,200. The surrounding county supports 3,588 jobs (avg $48,968).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Virginia median ($92,968).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.7% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $7,760 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $493,568 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $63,604 (vs Virginia $92,983) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $88,669 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Virginia $92,968) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $77,813 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.1% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 6% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 5.5% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 3,588 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $175,718,037 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $48,968 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,981,130 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% (vs Virginia 2.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 39 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 77,191 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,979.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cotton, Grain, Hogs |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 212 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,981 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 92,362 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 10 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 3 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (3)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 1937 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 1.5 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | FRANKLIN SOUTHAMPTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $135,605,541 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,535.32 (vs Virginia $14,580) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 17,996 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 63.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 5.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 53.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 60.0% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12