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Linville

Virginia · 484 residents · 0.57 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 253 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $327,800. At a median age of 21.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 21.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% 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
484
+110%since 2023
from 231 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
849 / sq mi
+110%since 2023
from 405 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
21.0
−52%since 2023
from 43.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20328737145553920202024Linville
2024484
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,826
−35%since 2023
from $32,093 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
+15%since 2023
from 0.198 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information34%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $313,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino41.1%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.5%(140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(484)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+21%since 2023
from 14.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% 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
90.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
Female
57.9%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+34.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linville, Virginia?

Linville, Virginia has about 484 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Linville, Virginia expensive?

In Linville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $327,800.

How educated are people in Linville, Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Linville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linville, Virginia?

About 0.6% of people in Linville, 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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