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Low Moor

Virginia · 430 residents · 1.129 sq mi
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Low Moor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,900. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $99,000. With a median age of 64.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430
+17%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
381 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.1
+57%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
911842763684612000201020202024Low Moor
2024430
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,900
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,854
+31%since 2000
from $18,982 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+105%since 2010
from 0.196 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade44.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
$99,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2015
from 0.0% in 2015
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+153%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(351)
Black3.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(409)
Black4.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(50)
Diversity Score
12
+26%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2012
from 54.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+85.4 ptssince 2017
from 6.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Low Moor, Virginia?

Low Moor, Virginia has about 430 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Low Moor, Virginia?

The typical household in Low Moor, Virginia earns about $44,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Low Moor, Virginia expensive?

In Low Moor, Virginia, the median home is worth about $99,000.

How educated are people in Low Moor, Virginia?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Low Moor, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Low Moor, Virginia?

About 14.2% of people in Low Moor, 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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