Virginia Population Trends

Before the Great Recession in the late 2000s, Louisa County was among the fastest growing counties in the nation. Lake Anna’s 200 miles of shoreline helped attract thousands of retirees to the county, while Louisa’s low cost of living and proximity to Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, and Richmond attracted many younger residents willing to make a […]

A tightening labor supply will give workers more choice in who they work for, while the persistence of remote work will continue to offer many workers significantly more freedom in where they choose to live. That shift is creating new opportunities for rural regions like Southwest Virginia. With its scenery, mild climate, distinctive culture, and location near the fast-growing triangle formed by Nashville, Raleigh, and Atlanta, the region is well placed to compete for new residents.