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Horntown

Virginia · 466 residents · 5.27 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $144,500. With a median age of 65.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 48.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 65.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
466
−3%since 2023
from 479 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
88 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 91 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.6
−5%since 2023
from 69.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
164368572776980201020202024Horntown
2024466
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,405
−26%since 2023
from $28,885 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
−5%since 2023
from 0.436 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services74.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration74.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $138,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
80.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85%(407)
Black9.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(24)
Diversity Score33.3%(159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(361)
Black15%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(33)
Diversity Score46.5%(217)
Diversity Score
47
+40%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
Female
63.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
62.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horntown, Virginia?

Horntown, Virginia has about 466 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Horntown, Virginia expensive?

In Horntown, Virginia, the median home is worth about $144,500.

How educated are people in Horntown, Virginia?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Horntown, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horntown, Virginia?

About 48.5% of people in Horntown, 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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