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Honaker

Virginia · 1,217 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 $23,375. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,900. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
1,217
+29%since 2000
from 945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
726 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8521K1K2K2K1990201020202024Honaker
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,375
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,968
+76%since 2000
from $11,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,177)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(43)
Diversity Score
4
+22%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 38.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honaker, Virginia?

Honaker, Virginia has about 1,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honaker, Virginia?

The typical household in Honaker, Virginia earns about $23,375 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 $68,900, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Honaker, Virginia?

About 8.9% 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 30.7% 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 267 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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