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Bland

Virginia · 564 residents · 2.068 sq mi
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Bland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,404. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $149,000. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
564
+7%since 2023
from 526 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
273 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 254 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+42%since 2023
from 26.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
267354442530617201020202024Bland
2024564
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,404
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,527
+22%since 2023
from $38,124 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+15%since 2023
from 0.419 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $156,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
34.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+4%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(15)
Diversity Score
3
−37%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+1%since 2023
from 17.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
Female
47.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bland, Virginia?

Bland, Virginia has about 564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bland, Virginia?

The typical household in Bland, Virginia earns about $62,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bland, Virginia expensive?

In Bland, Virginia, the median home is worth about $149,000.

How educated are people in Bland, Virginia?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bland, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bland, Virginia?

About 13.8% of people in Bland, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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