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Laymantown

Virginia · 1,867 residents · 2.924 sq mi
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Laymantown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $220,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
1,867
−8%since 2000
from 2,034 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
639 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+8%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Laymantown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,758
+48%since 2000
from $24,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
5.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score6.4%(131)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,720)
Black2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other0.9%(17)
Diversity Score13.2%(246)
Diversity Score
13
+105%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laymantown, Virginia?

Laymantown, Virginia has about 1,867 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laymantown, Virginia?

The typical household in Laymantown, Virginia earns about $78,750 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 $220,000.

How educated are people in Laymantown, Virginia?

About 25.6% 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 9.2% 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 114 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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