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Bland

Virginia · 409 residents · 2.068 sq mi
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Bland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $164,700. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
409
+14%vs 2011
vs 359 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
198 / sq mi
+14%vs 2011
vs 174 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
−5%vs 2011
vs 45.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
267354442530617201020202024Bland
2024564
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,028
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,892
+5%vs 2011
vs $31,228 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−18.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.439 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $134,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−40.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.0% in 2011
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−75.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+41%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.6%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+63%vs 2011
vs 10.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Female
59.1%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bland, Virginia?

Bland, Virginia has about 409 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bland, Virginia?

The typical household in Bland, Virginia earns about $39,028 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 $164,700.

How educated are people in Bland, Virginia?

About 43.8% 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 4.1% of people in Bland, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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