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Glen Lyn

Virginia · 115 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Glen Lyn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,464. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,500. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
115
−24%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+4%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
55881211541871990201020202024Glen Lyn
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,464
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$12,171
−4%since 2000
from $12,706 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$62,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+47%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(7)
Diversity Score
6
+286%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
14.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Lyn, Virginia?

Glen Lyn, Virginia has about 115 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Lyn, Virginia?

The typical household in Glen Lyn, Virginia earns about $24,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Lyn, Virginia expensive?

In Glen Lyn, Virginia, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Lyn, Virginia?

About 3.4% 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 37.7% 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 58 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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