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Glen Lyn

Virginia · 92 residents (2025 est.) · 0.61 sq mi
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Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $162,500. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−55%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+42%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:92 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
55881211541871990201020202024Glen Lyn
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,246
+114%since 2000
from $12,706 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+38.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+8%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(2)
Diversity Score
4
+120%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+27.8 ptssince 2017
from 50.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Lyn, Virginia?

Glen Lyn, Virginia has about 68 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Glen Lyn, Virginia expensive?

In Glen Lyn, Virginia, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Glen Lyn, Virginia?

About 2.1% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Lyn, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Lyn, Virginia?

About 10.3% of people in Glen Lyn, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Lyn, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Lyn, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -61 percent over that period.

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

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