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Hanover

Virginia · 235 residents · 1.187 sq mi
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Hanover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $238,500. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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

Total population
235
+5%since 2019
from 223 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
198 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 188 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
−8%since 2019
from 55.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1079148217286201020202024Hanover
202433
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,829
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,167 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$42,477
Unchangedsince 2019
from $42,435 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $238,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
17.8% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+3%since 2019
from 4.9 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74%(165)
Black26%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.1%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(206)
Black8.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.1%(52)
Diversity Score
22
−54%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
−1%since 2019
from 28.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
57.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, Virginia?

Hanover, Virginia has about 235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanover, Virginia?

The typical household in Hanover, Virginia earns about $47,829 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 $238,500.

How educated are people in Hanover, Virginia?

About 42.4% 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 5.5% 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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