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Low Moor

Virginia · 402 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 $26,131. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
402
+10%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
356 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.4
+36%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
911842763684612000201020202024Low Moor
2024430
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,131
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,208
+12%since 2000
from $18,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade19.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
13.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Low Moor on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(351)
Black3.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(360)
Black6.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.5%(74)
Diversity Score
18
+100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.1%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Low Moor, Virginia?

Low Moor, Virginia has about 402 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Low Moor, Virginia earns about $26,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Low Moor, Virginia?

About 3.0% 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 18.5% 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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