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Glenvar

Virginia · 976 residents · 1.395 sq mi
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Glenvar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $135,500. With a median age of 73.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 73.6
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
976
+6%vs 2011
vs 919 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
700 / sq mi
+6%vs 2011
vs 659 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
73.6
−5%vs 2011
vs 77.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7918729531K1K201020202024Glenvar
2024829
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,440
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,204 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,670
−10%vs 2011
vs $20,643 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.346 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food14.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $147,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $437 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−22.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+13%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(777)
Black8.9%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(20)
Other4.4%(40)
Diversity Score34.4%(316)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(929)
Black3.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(97)
Diversity Score
10
−71%vs 2011
vs 34 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+21%vs 2011
vs 21.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
31.2%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.3% in 2011
Female
72.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.7% in 2011
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenvar, Virginia?

Glenvar, Virginia has about 976 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenvar, Virginia?

The typical household in Glenvar, Virginia earns about $29,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenvar, Virginia expensive?

In Glenvar, Virginia, the median home is worth about $135,500, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Glenvar, Virginia?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Glenvar, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenvar, Virginia?

About 16.2% of people in Glenvar, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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