Pennington Gap is a town located in Lee County Virginia. Pennington Gap has a 2024 population of 1,567. Pennington Gap is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -2.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,606 in 2020.
The average household income in Pennington Gap is $53,175 with a poverty rate of 59.52%. The median age in Pennington Gap is 32.5 years: 23.6 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pennington Gap was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,912 | 94.65% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 2.57% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 1.73% |
| Other race | 21 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 708 | 2.68 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Non Family | 280 | 1.12 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Female | 250 | 3.05 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Married | 117 | 4.32 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 61 | 5.21 | 0 | 100 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
40.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 204 | 17.77% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 5.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 80 | 6.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 3.05% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 32.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 9.23% |
| Some College | 286 | 24.91% |
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 | 1,098 | 789 | 109 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $14,483 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $14,724 | $30,417 | $13,658 |
| Some College | $21,071 | $47,500 | $0 |
$14,724
Average Earnings
$30,417
Average Male
$13,658
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.78% of Pennington Gap residents speak only English, while 0.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,792 | 1,068 | 59.6% |
| Multiple | 52 | 36 | 69.23% |
| Black | 32 | 22 | 68.75% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Other | 21 | 3 | 14.29% |
59.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
60.4%
Male Poverty Rate
58.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pennington Gap is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pennington Gap is Other, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 24.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 66.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.51% |
| Some College | 56.4% |
| High School | 34.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 58.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 51.52% |
| Male Employed | 32.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,792 | $69,627 |
| Households | $22,857 | $53,175 |
| Married Families | $40,139 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,542 | $26,370 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.8%
Male Marriage Rate
19.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 5.88% |
| Other Race | 18 | 85.71% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
76.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.8%
Labor Force Participation
29.8%
Employment Rate
21.2%
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
57.48%
Born in Pennington Gap
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
99.31% of Pennington Gap residents were born in the United States, with 57.48% having been born in Virginia. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,518 | -10 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 1,528 | -10 | -0.65% |
| 2027 | 1,538 | -9 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 1,547 | -10 | -0.64% |
| 2025 | 1,557 | -10 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 1,567 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 1,577 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 1,587 | -12 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 1,599 | -7 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 1,606 | -126 | -7.27% |
| 2019 | 1,732 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 1,745 | -17 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 1,762 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 1,772 | -22 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 1,794 | -14 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 1,808 | -28 | -1.53% |
| 2013 | 1,836 | -27 | -1.45% |
| 2012 | 1,863 | -9 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 1,872 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 1,879 | 0 | 0% |