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Laymantown

Virginia · 1,626 residents · 2.924 sq mi
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Laymantown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,401. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 408 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,200. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
1,626
−20%since 2000
from 2,034 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
556 / sq mi
−42%since 2009
from 956 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+20%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Laymantown
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.4%(39)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.1%(180)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(91)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.2%(52)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(86)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.4%(137)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.4%(120)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.5%(219)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.7%(158)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.1%(278)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.7%(191)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.6%(75)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,401
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,410
+63%since 2000
from $24,231 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
−9%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,965)
Black1.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,586)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(24)
Diversity Score
6
−62%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(16)
Ancestry
English18.6%(303)
American17.9%(291)
Irish9.5%(154)
Ukrainian6.5%(105)
German5.9%(96)
Italian5.4%(88)
Polish4.6%(74)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(34)
French2%(32)
Greek1.2%(20)
Welsh1.1%(18)
Canadian0.6%(10)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Dutch0.6%(10)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Ukrainian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24%(157)
Married69.3%(453)
Widowed2.6%(17)
Divorced4.1%(27)
Women 15+
Never married13.3%(88)
Married66.5%(440)
Widowed13.6%(90)
Divorced6.6%(44)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laymantown, Virginia?

Laymantown, Virginia has about 1,626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laymantown, Virginia?

The typical household in Laymantown, Virginia earns about $88,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laymantown, Virginia expensive?

In Laymantown, Virginia, the median home is worth about $285,200.

How educated are people in Laymantown, Virginia?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Laymantown, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laymantown, Virginia?

About 1.2% of people in Laymantown, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laymantown, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Laymantown, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 355 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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