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Dante

Virginia · 649 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 $14,600. Population has grown 31% since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,800. The poverty rate of 64.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 76% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
649
+31%vs 2011
vs 497 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
92 / sq mi
+31%vs 2011
vs 71 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+14%vs 2011
vs 36.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
345438532626719201020202024Dante
2024591
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $12,656 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,434
−36%vs 2011
vs $8,520 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
64.1%
+32.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.461 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing53.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing53.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$37,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $398 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
15.2%
−59.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.9% in 2011
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.1% 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
42.9%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−11%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(497)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(632)
Black1.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(30)
Diversity Score
5
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
38.4%
−14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% 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%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
14.3%
−21.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
46.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
Female
48.8%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dante, Virginia?

Dante, Virginia has about 649 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dante, Virginia?

The typical household in Dante, Virginia earns about $14,600 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 $37,800, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Dante, Virginia?

About 15.5% 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 64.1% of people in Dante, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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