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Dante

Virginia · 572 residents · 7.04 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
572
+3%since 2019
from 557 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 79 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
−9%since 2019
from 50.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
345438532626719201020202024Dante
2024591
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,574
+20%since 2019
from $14,664 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 86.9% in 2019
20.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(489)
Black12.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.8%(149)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(546)
Black2.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(37)
Diversity Score
7
−76%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
24.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2019
from 32.1% in 2019
Female
53.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2019
from 67.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dante, Virginia?

Dante, Virginia has about 572 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Dante, Virginia expensive?

In Dante, Virginia, the median home is worth about $72,800.

How educated are people in Dante, Virginia?

About 5.3% 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 20.5% 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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