Dryden is a CDP located in Lee County Virginia. Dryden has a 2024 population of 597. Dryden is currently declining at a rate of -6.72% annually and its population has decreased by -33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 891 in 2020.
The average household income in Dryden is $53,287 with a poverty rate of 17.98%. The median age in Dryden is 38.2 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dryden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 684 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 300 | 2.28 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 113 | 2.36 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Female | 93 | 2.7 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.23 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 19 | 3.89 | 100 | 0 |
2.37
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 4.51% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 4.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 12.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.28% |
| High School Graduate | 97 | 19.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 4.92% |
| Some College | 244 | 50% |
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 | 480 | 434 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,869 | $0 | $18,869 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,667 | $39,926 | $23,208 |
| Some College | $24,750 | $39,926 | $16,397 |
$36,667
Average Earnings
$39,926
Average Male
$23,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Dryden residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 676 | 123 | 18.2% |
17.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.86%
Male Poverty Rate
25.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dryden is White, with 18.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dryden is White, with 18.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.25% |
| Some College | 10.53% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,111 | $47,066 |
| Households | $52,054 | $53,287 |
| Married Families | $62,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $55,544 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.0%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
65
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 14 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 12.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
48.1%
Born in Dryden
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Dryden residents were born in the United States, with 48.1% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 597 | -43 | -6.72% |
| 2023 | 640 | -44 | -6.43% |
| 2022 | 684 | -194 | -22.1% |
| 2021 | 878 | -13 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 891 | -283 | -24.11% |
| 2019 | 1,174 | -108 | -8.42% |
| 2018 | 1,282 | -46 | -3.46% |
| 2017 | 1,328 | -99 | -6.94% |
| 2016 | 1,427 | 159 | 12.54% |
| 2015 | 1,268 | 16 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 1,252 | -69 | -5.22% |
| 2013 | 1,321 | 49 | 3.85% |
| 2012 | 1,272 | 42 | 3.41% |
| 2011 | 1,230 | 22 | 1.82% |
| 2010 | 1,208 | 0 | 0% |