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Hanover

Virginia · 252 residents · 1.187 sq mi
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Hanover is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,589. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 171 residents. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
252
+211%vs 2011
vs 81 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
+211%vs 2011
vs 68 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
−15%vs 2011
vs 55.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1079148217286201020202024Hanover
202433
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,589
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $105,395 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$30,555
−12%vs 2011
vs $34,819 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.132
+18%vs 2011
vs 0.112 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing19.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,500
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−62.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−56.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−12.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.0
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(71)
Black12.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.1%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(212)
Black13.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian1.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.2%(86)
Diversity Score
34
+26%vs 2011
vs 27 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
−21.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
−9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.2%
−11.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.2%
−28.8 ptsvs 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
28.8%
+28.8 ptsvs 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.8%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−16.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.5% in 2011
Female
55.5%
+16.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, Virginia?

Hanover, Virginia has about 252 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanover, Virginia?

The typical household in Hanover, Virginia earns about $102,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanover, Virginia expensive?

In Hanover, Virginia, the median home is worth about $312,500.

How educated are people in Hanover, Virginia?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hanover, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanover, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Hanover, 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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