Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Brightwood, Virginia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| General contractors | 7 | 28 years |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 5 | — |
Brightwood, Virginia Facts
| Area | 5.0 mi² |
| Population | 975 |
| Male Population | 481 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 494 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +75.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.1% |
| Median Age | 43.1 years (Male: 42.4, Female: 43.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $118,610 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 540 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.42152, -78.19361 |
| Zip Codes | 22715 |
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Brightwood, Virginia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 556 | 740 | 946 | 1,023 | 975 | 966 | 948 |
| Population Density | 111.8 / mi² | 148.9 / mi² | 190.3 / mi² | 205.8 / mi² | 196.1 / mi² | 194.3 / mi² | 190.7 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBrightwood, Virginia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood, Virginia | +75.4% | +31.8% | +3.1% |
| Virginia | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Brightwood, Virginia Median Age
Median Age: 43.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood, Virginia | 43.1 yrs | 43.7 yrs | 42.4 yrs |
| Virginia | 37.6 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Brightwood, Virginia Population Density
Population Density: 196 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood, Virginia | 975 | 4.971 sq mi | 196 / mi² |
| Virginia | 8.5 million | 42,774.9 sq mi | 198 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Brightwood, Virginia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Brightwood, Virginia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Brightwood, Virginia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Brightwood, Virginia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $37,661 | $45,026 | $42,318 | $108,091 | $103,576 | $109,212 | $111,359 | $118,610 |
| Total GDP | $36.5M | $46.9M | $46.7M | $127.2M | $127.6M | $139.2M | $141.5M | $150.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Brightwood, Virginia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood, Virginia | 17,496 tn | 17.95 tn | 3,519.7 tons/mi² |
| Virginia | 152,481,034 tn | 17.97 tn | 3,564.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Brightwood, Virginia CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,496 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 3,519.7 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/14 | 1:47 AM | 3.1 | 99.6 km | 9,860 m | 13km W of Powhatan, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/12 | 3:21 AM | 3 | 60 km | 8,650 m | 13km S of Louisa, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/12 | 11:39 PM | 3.1 | 56 km | 3,180 m | 9km SSE of Louisa, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/11 | 4:40 PM | 3 | 56.5 km | 4,010 m | 9km S of Louisa, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/11 | 9:09 AM | 3.4 | 57.1 km | 3,420 m | 10km SE of Louisa, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/11 | 5:07 AM | 4.5 | 56.3 km | 6,810 m | 9km SSE of Louisa, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/11 | 4:45 AM | 3.4 | 69.6 km | 50 m | 16km NNW of Goochland, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/11 | 12:04 AM | 4.2 | 60 km | 0 m | 13km SSE of Louisa, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/11 | 5:51 PM | 5.8 | 61.1 km | 6,000 m | 14km SSE of Louisa, Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/10 | 8:17 PM | 3 | 86.5 km | 19,200 m | 10km NNW of Ashland, Virginia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Brightwood, Virginia
Brightwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Virginia. Its ZIP Code is 22715. The population as of the 2010 Census was 1,001.
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