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Glen Lyn

Virginia · 95 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95
−37%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+41%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
55881211541871990201020202024Glen Lyn
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,647
+102%since 2000
from $12,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services15.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
47.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(5)
Diversity Score
5
+222%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
31.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Lyn, Virginia?

Glen Lyn, Virginia has about 95 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Glen Lyn, Virginia expensive?

In Glen Lyn, Virginia, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Glen Lyn, Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 20.7% 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 78 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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