Piper Gap district, Virginia
Piper Gap district profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Piper Gap district is a geographic entity located in Carroll County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,219. The land area covers 88.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,219 | ±782 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 48.3 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,093 | ±297 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,214 | ±315 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,093 | ±297 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,121 | ±274 |
| Median Home Value | $161,300 | ±$7,239 |
| Median Gross Rent | $736 | ±$66 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,097 | ±$7,538 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,995 | ±$4,634 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,172 | ±361 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,150 | ±409 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.4% | ±3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 29,242 (2024)
ID: 176673
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
605 PINE ST, STE 1, HILLSVILLE VA 24343-1463
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Hillsville, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Mount Airy, NC | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | Hillsville, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hillsville, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hillsville, VA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | Hillsville, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lowgap, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Galax, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fancy Gap, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mount Airy, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Surry Community College
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College | 20.1 mi away | 630 S. Main St., Dobson, NC, 27017-8432 |
33638681213264
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GALAX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 610 WEST STUART DRIVE, GALAX, VA, 24333 |
(276) 236-2351
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CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 101 BEAVER DAM ROAD, HILLSVILLE, VA, 24343 |
(276) 728-3334
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FRIES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 105 WEST MAIN ST., FRIES, VA, 24330 |
(276) 744-2225
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LOWGAP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 5210 W PINE ST, LOWGAP, NC, 27024 |
(336) 352-3000
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MOUNT AIRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 145 ROCKFORD ST, MOUNT AIRY, NC, 27030 |
(336) 789-5108
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DOBSON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 113 CRUTCHFIELD ST, DOBSON, NC, 27017 |
(336) 386-8208
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GRAYSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 147 S. INDEPENDENCE AVE., INDEPENDENCE, VA, 24348 |
(276) 773-3018
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WGRL OUTREACH
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 147 S. INDEPENDENCE AVE., INDEPENDENCE, VA, 24348 |
(276) 773-2761
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ALLEGHANY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 115 ATWOOD STREET, SPARTA, NC, 28675 |
(336) 372-5573
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GALAX RADIO WBRF, VA US, located 6.5 miles from Piper Gap district. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.4° | 23.3° | 32.9° | 3.66" | 4.6" |
| February | 46.5° | 25.5° | 36.0° | 3.11" | 5.8" |
| March | 53.8° | 31.5° | 42.7° | 3.76" | 3.4" |
| April | 64.7° | 39.4° | 52.0° | 4.07" | 0.5" |
| May | 72.4° | 48.8° | 60.6° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 56.9° | 67.9° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 60.7° | 71.4° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.5° | 59.7° | 70.1° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.8° | 53.0° | 63.9° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 41.2° | 53.3° | 3.05" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.7° | 31.5° | 43.1° | 3.31" | 0.4" |
| December | 45.5° | 26.7° | 36.1° | 3.42" | 1.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Fancy Gap CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Galax city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Hillsville town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Cana CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| Fries town | Town | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5103595087. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.