Town · Virginia
Clintwood, Virginia
Clintwood, town, in Dickenson County, Virginia. Clintwood had 1,297 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,377 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,400 (±268). GEOID 5117552.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,297
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,377 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,400 ±268
Median household income
$52,083
±$12,511 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$162,800
±$37,474 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$714
±$101 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Clintwood and what county is it in?
Clintwood is a town in Dickenson County, Virginia. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 662 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clintwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,297 people lived in Clintwood on July 1, 2025, down 6.2% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,377 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,400 (±268).
| Measure | Clintwood | Dickenson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,400 ±268 | 13,733 | no clear change |
| Households | 690 ±144 | 5,935 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.84 ±0.24 | 2.24 | −0.46 |
| Housing units | 808 ±139 | 7,362 | no clear change |
Clintwood's population since 2000
From 1,549 in 2000 to 1,297 in 2025: down 16.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clintwood as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clintwood?
The median resident of Clintwood is 52.7 years old; 13.6% are under 18 and 39.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.4%.
| Measure | Clintwood | Dickenson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7 ±8.4 | 46.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.6% ±5.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 39.8% ±10.7 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±6.7 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±2.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.6% ±3.7 pts | 97.4% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±3.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4% ±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±2.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 38.2% ±9.8 pts | 36.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±2.4 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4% ±6.5 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.4% ±6.6 pts | 10.1% | +8.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±3.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±4.0 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clintwood earn?
Half of Clintwood's 690 households earn less than $52,083 a year (±$12,511), against $47,254 in Dickenson County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $33,040 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,043 after inflation. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clintwood | Dickenson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,083 ±$12,511 | $47,254 | +$19,043 |
| Mean household income | $66,859 ±$10,854 | $60,167 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,197 ±$3,861 | $26,181 | +$8,152 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8% ±6.0 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.2% ±14.5 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.2% ±7.6 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% ±4.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.3% ±8.1 pts | 83.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clintwood?
Owners occupy 59.1% of Clintwood's occupied homes and renters 40.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $162,800 by its owner (±$37,474). The median renter pays $714 a month including utilities, and 38.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clintwood | Dickenson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $162,800 ±$37,474 | $102,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $714 ±$101 | $738 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.1% ±16.9 pts | 36.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,254 ±$255 | $935 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.1% ±12.1 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.9% ±12.1 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Housing units | 808 ±139 | 7,362 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±2.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.3% ±16.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.3% ±10.2 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.8% ±9.5 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.8% ±6.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8% ±3.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.3% ±6.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Clintwood work and get to work?
68.4% of Clintwood's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.1 minutes.
| Measure | Clintwood | Dickenson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.1% ±7.7 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% ±2.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.4% ±13.1 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.0% ±11.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7% ±7.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.1 min ±5.4 | 28.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clintwood?
No census tract lies mostly in Clintwood; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clintwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Clintwood compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clintwood is the 9,322nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 121st-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Clintwood ranks 313th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 121st | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 139th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 276th | 374 |
| Median household income | 313th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 275th | 374 |
| Median home value | 307th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 318th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 294th | 359 |
| Median age | 25th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 267th | 368 |
| Travel time to work | 351st | 372 |
Clintwood's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Clintwood with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clintwood?
19 of the 57 figures for Clintwood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clintwood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clintwood.