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Glade Spring

Virginia · 1,456 residents · 1.216 sq mi
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Glade Spring has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,450. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,700. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,456
+6%since 2000
from 1,374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,197 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+1%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glade Spring
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,450
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,552 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,854
−18%since 2000
from $16,842 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,268)
Black7.1%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(233)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,355)
Black4.8%(70)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(20)
Diversity Score17%(247)
Diversity Score
17
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glade Spring, Virginia?

Glade Spring, Virginia has about 1,456 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glade Spring, Virginia?

The typical household in Glade Spring, Virginia earns about $30,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glade Spring, Virginia expensive?

In Glade Spring, Virginia, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Glade Spring, Virginia?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Glade Spring, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glade Spring, Virginia?

About 30.4% of people in Glade Spring, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glade Spring, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glade Spring, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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