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Dante

Virginia · 591 residents · 7.04 sq mi
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Dante has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $81,400. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 64% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

591
+1%since 2023
from 588 in 2023
2010 – 2024
84 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 84 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.9
−3%since 2023
from 55.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
345438532626719201020202024Dante
2024591
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,696
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $31,985 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$15,397
+6%since 2023
from $14,471 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
38.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.275
−13%since 2023
from 0.317 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$81,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,328
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,360 in 2023
US average: $1,442
61.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
38.3% rent
34.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
48.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
−4%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(551)
Black6.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score14.8%(87)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(564)
Black4.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score10.9%(65)
11
−26%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.6 min
+2%since 2023
from 29.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
69.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
30.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
32.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
18.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
54.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
49.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
87.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Dante, Virginia?

Dante, Virginia has about 591 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dante, Virginia?

The typical household in Dante, Virginia earns about $33,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dante, Virginia expensive?

In Dante, Virginia, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Dante, Virginia?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dante, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dante, Virginia?

About 38.1% of people in Dante, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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