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Glade Spring

Virginia · 1,367 residents · 1.216 sq mi
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Glade Spring has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,367
−1%since 2000
from 1,374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,124 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+3%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glade Spring
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,531
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,552 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,157
+49%since 2000
from $16,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,249)
Black3.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.9%(26)
Diversity Score16.2%(221)
Diversity Score
16
−5%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glade Spring, Virginia?

Glade Spring, Virginia has about 1,367 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glade Spring, Virginia earns about $59,531 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 $146,900, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Glade Spring, Virginia?

About 31.4% 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 10.2% of people in Glade Spring, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glade Spring, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glade Spring, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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