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Glenvar

Virginia · 892 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 $36,607. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 196 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $188,200. With a median age of 68.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 68.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

892
−18%since 2019
from 1,088 in 2019
2010 – 2024
639 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 780 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
68.6
+2%since 2019
from 67.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
7918729531K1K201020202024Glenvar
2024829
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,607
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,962 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$29,795
+17%since 2019
from $25,532 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services12.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$188,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $180,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,044
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,044 in 2019
US average: $1,124
52.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
47.3% rent
5.1
+3%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(988)
Black5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other3.1%(34)
Diversity Score21.5%(234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(806)
Black3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(22)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score18.5%(165)
18
−14%since 2019
from 21 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 74.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+10%since 2019
from 15.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
76.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
17.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
24.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 34.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
48.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

33.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
66.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
9.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenvar, Virginia?

Glenvar, Virginia has about 892 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenvar, Virginia?

The typical household in Glenvar, Virginia earns about $36,607 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 $188,200, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Glenvar, Virginia?

About 12.9% 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 2.4% of people in Glenvar, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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