Capron is a tiny town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 135 people and two associated neighborhoods, Capron is the 409th largest community in Virginia. Capron has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.When you are in Capron, you'll notice that it is more blue-collar than most other communities in America. 59.38% of Capron’s employed work in blue-collar jobs, while America averages only 27.7% that do. Overall, Capron is a town of transportation and shipping workers, construction workers and builders, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Capron who work in healthcare suport services (10.94%), office and administrative support (7.81%), and personal care services (4.69%). The overall crime rate in Capron is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime. As is often the case in a small town, Capron doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of adults in Capron with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 16.19% of adults in Capron have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Capron in 2022 was $35,695, which is middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $142,780 for a family of four. However, Capron contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Capron is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Capron home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Capron residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Capron include Irish, German, Scots-Irish, English, and French. The most common language spoken in Capron is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Thai.
