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Honaker

Virginia · 1,449 residents · 1.677 sq mi
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Honaker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,940. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,400. Households here earn about 48% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,449
+53%since 2000
from 945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8521K1K2K2K1990201020202024Honaker
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,940
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,545
+39%since 2000
from $11,888 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing15.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.9%
−50.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(931)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,432)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(20)
Diversity Score
1
−52%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honaker, Virginia?

Honaker, Virginia has about 1,449 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honaker, Virginia?

The typical household in Honaker, Virginia earns about $31,940 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honaker, Virginia expensive?

In Honaker, Virginia, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Honaker, Virginia?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Honaker, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honaker, Virginia?

About 21.8% of people in Honaker, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Honaker, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Honaker, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 499 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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