Pound is a tiny town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 840 people and two associated neighborhoods, Pound is the 298th largest community in Virginia.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Pound is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 36.82% of the Pound workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Pound is a town of sales and office workers, transportation and shipping workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Pound who work in office and administrative support (24.81%), food service (12.40%), and healthcare (7.36%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 8.57% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Pound is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Pound doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Pound are slightly less educated than the national average of 21.84% for the average city or town: 16.08% of adults in Pound have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree The per capita income in Pound in 2022 was $23,038, which is low income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $92,152 for a family of four. The people who call Pound home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pound residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Pound include English, Irish, European, German, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Pound is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Spanish.
