Penhook is a CDP located in Franklin County Virginia. Penhook has a 2024 population of 1,488. Penhook is currently growing at a rate of 3.41% annually and its population has increased by 10.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,347 in 2020.
The average household income in Penhook is $274,327 with a poverty rate of 6.76%. The median age in Penhook is 43.5 years: 47.9 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Penhook was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,089 | 78.35% |
| Asian | 142 | 10.22% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 9.64% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 463 | 3 | 81 | 19 |
| Married | 329 | 3.28 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 79 | 1.46 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 41 | 3.88 | 17.1 | 82.9 |
| Male | 14 | 2.64 | 100 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 7.29% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 221 | 26% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 14.12% |
| High School Graduate | 151 | 17.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 160 | 18.82% |
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 | 791 | 763 | 334 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,327 | $250,001 | $69,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $49,310 |
| High School Graduate | $53,510 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,914 | $58,125 | $48,707 |
| Some College | $34,808 | $40,324 | $0 |
$49,914
Average Earnings
$58,125
Average Male
$48,707
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.81% of Penhook residents speak only English, while 8.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 134 | 94 | 70.15% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 94 | 70.15% |
6.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.11%
Male Poverty Rate
7.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Penhook is Multiple, with 70.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Penhook is Hispanic, with 70.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.84% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.27% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,250 | $309,291 |
| Households | $96,583 | $274,327 |
| Married Families | $103,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $93,472 | $84,790 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
103
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 10.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
42.01%
Born in Penhook
78.42%
Native Born
21.58%
Foreign Born
7.48%
Non Citizen
14.1%
Naturalized
78.42% of Penhook residents were born in the United States, with 42.01% having been born in Virginia. 7.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,488 | 49 | 3.41% |
| 2023 | 1,439 | 49 | 3.53% |
| 2022 | 1,390 | 53 | 3.96% |
| 2021 | 1,337 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 1,347 | 294 | 27.92% |
| 2019 | 1,053 | 175 | 19.93% |
| 2018 | 878 | 67 | 8.26% |
| 2017 | 811 | 79 | 10.79% |
| 2016 | 732 | -52 | -6.63% |
| 2015 | 784 | 73 | 10.27% |
| 2014 | 711 | 71 | 11.09% |
| 2013 | 640 | 72 | 12.68% |
| 2012 | 568 | -226 | -28.46% |
| 2011 | 794 | -7 | -0.87% |
| 2010 | 801 | 0 | 0% |