Aylett is a somewhat small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 12,283 people and two associated neighborhoods, Aylett is the 68th largest community in Virginia.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Aylett is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Aylett is a town of sales and office workers, managers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Aylett who work in management occupations (14.04%), office and administrative support (11.52%), and sales jobs (10.37%). A relatively large number of people in Aylett telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.95% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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. Aylett is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Aylett’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Aylett is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Aylett, the average commute to work is 36.71 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. The education level of Aylett citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 22.44% of adults in Aylett have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Aylett in 2022 was $36,544, which is middle income relative to Virginia, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $146,176 for a family of four. However, Aylett contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Aylett is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Aylett home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Aylett residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Aylett include English, German, Irish, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Aylett is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
