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Lovingston

Virginia · 520 residents · 4.033 sq mi
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Lovingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $172,300. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
520
+93%vs 2011
vs 269 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
129 / sq mi
+93%vs 2011
vs 67 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.6
−15%vs 2011
vs 59.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
187292398504609201020202024Lovingston
2024455
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,250
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,964 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$25,526
+14%vs 2011
vs $22,411 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.449 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food34.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,300
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $263,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$233
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $552 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.1%
−34.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.6% in 2011
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
48.1%
+12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.0%
−24.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
−40%vs 2011
vs 9.8 in 2011
2010 – 2015
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(221)
Black17.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.6%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(372)
Black19%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(14)
Asian1.3%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.4%(251)
Diversity Score
48
+32%vs 2011
vs 37 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
67.1%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
32.9%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.6%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.4%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.3%
+9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
Female
68.8%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lovingston, Virginia?

Lovingston, Virginia has about 520 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lovingston, Virginia?

The typical household in Lovingston, Virginia earns about $29,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lovingston, Virginia expensive?

In Lovingston, Virginia, the median home is worth about $172,300, and the typical rent is about $233 a month.

How educated are people in Lovingston, Virginia?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lovingston, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lovingston, Virginia?

About 8.7% of people in Lovingston, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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