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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Luray

Virginia · 4,587 residents · 4.858 sq mi
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Luray has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,152. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $69,200. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 28% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,587
−6%vs 2000
vs 4,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
944 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,003 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 40.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,152
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,306 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,864
−21%vs 2000
vs $16,205 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$69,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$362
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $469 in 2000
US average: $450
69.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.9% in 2000
30.2% rent
2.9
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(4,461)
Black5.5%(269)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(66)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(836)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,286)
Black6.1%(280)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(10)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.9%(728)
16
−7%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.3%
−14.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−25%vs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Luray, Virginia?

Luray, Virginia has about 4,587 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Luray, Virginia?

The typical household in Luray, Virginia earns about $24,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luray, Virginia expensive?

In Luray, Virginia, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Luray, Virginia?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Luray, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luray, Virginia?

About 11.5% of people in Luray, 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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