| Place Name | Rural Retreat |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24368 |
| County | Wythe County |
| Area Code(s) | 276 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 1,573 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 4.25% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 99.13% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Virginia 9th |
| House of Delegates Districts | 6 |
| State Senate Districts | 40 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 99.13% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.87% |