Bassett is a CDP located in Henry County Virginia. Bassett has a 2024 population of 811. Bassett is currently declining at a rate of -2.41% annually and its population has decreased by -9.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 900 in 2020.
The average household income in Bassett is $43,203 with a poverty rate of 21.94%. The median age in Bassett is 52.1 years: 47.4 years for males, and 58.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bassett was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 534 | 62.68% |
| Black or African American | 239 | 28.05% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 4.93% |
| Other race | 37 | 4.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 318 | 2.42 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 153 | 0 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 138 | 3.86 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 27 | 3.11 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 9.76% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 18.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 257 | 41.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 10.88% |
| Some College | 121 | 19.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 381 | 305 | 91 |
| Black | 226 | 186 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 82.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,926 | $30,694 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,141 | $37,679 | $22,292 |
| Some College | $45,278 | $46,838 | $42,344 |
$29,141
Average Earnings
$37,679
Average Male
$22,292
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.62% of Bassett residents speak only English, while 11.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 434 | 103 | 23.73% |
| Multiple | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| Black | 228 | 25 | 10.96% |
21.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.86%
Male Poverty Rate
20.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bassett is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bassett is Black, with 10.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.81% |
| High School | 14.09% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,542 | $52,379 |
| Households | $38,611 | $43,203 |
| Married Families | $55,682 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,924 | $33,308 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 35 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 13.94% |
| Black | 24 | 10.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.3%
Labor Force Participation
28.1%
Employment Rate
13.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.69%
Born in Bassett
96.48%
Native Born
3.52%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
2.11%
Naturalized
96.48% of Bassett residents were born in the United States, with 79.69% having been born in Virginia. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 811 | -20 | -2.41% |
| 2023 | 831 | -21 | -2.46% |
| 2022 | 852 | -193 | -18.47% |
| 2021 | 1,045 | 145 | 16.11% |
| 2020 | 900 | -165 | -15.49% |
| 2019 | 1,065 | 106 | 11.05% |
| 2018 | 959 | -148 | -13.37% |
| 2017 | 1,107 | -50 | -4.32% |
| 2016 | 1,157 | 44 | 3.95% |
| 2015 | 1,113 | -26 | -2.28% |
| 2014 | 1,139 | -155 | -11.98% |
| 2013 | 1,294 | 77 | 6.33% |
| 2012 | 1,217 | 116 | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 1,101 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 1,100 | 0 | 0% |