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Linville

Virginia · 484 residents · 0.57 sq mi
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With 484 people, Linville is a city in Virginia. The median age is 21.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Since 2023 the city has more than doubled, up 253 people. Owners hold 87% of the housing stock. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

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

484
+110%since 2023
from 231 in 2023
2020 – 2024
849 / sq mi
+110%since 2023
from 405 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
21.0
−52%since 2023
from 43.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.57 sq mi
Population, 20202024
20328737145553920202024Linville
2024484
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 916.5%(80)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1415.7%(76)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.7%(52)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2414.5%(70)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.7%(81)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540.8%(4)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.7%(110)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742.3%(11)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$327,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $313,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
87.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
13.0% rent
25.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.69 people
+87%since 2023
from 1.97 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
17.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino41.1%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(484)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
−100%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German4.8%(23)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+21%since 2023
from 14.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
97.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
90.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
3.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
57.9%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
35.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
66.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
66.4%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+34.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married9.4%(12)
Married56.3%(72)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced34.4%(44)
Women 15+
Never married62.5%(125)
Married37.5%(75)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

35.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
20.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
2.5%
US average: 13.8%
2.3%
US average: 18.4%
39.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
23.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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