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Mantua

Virginia · 8,298 residents · 2.368 sq mi
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#115Most educatedof 6,82678.9%#130Highest median household incomeof 6,818$213,047#262Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,001,200#312Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.8%
The short version

Mantua is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $213,047. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,001,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,298
+11%since 2000
from 7,485 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,504 / sq mi
+14%since 2009
from 3,084 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
−9%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Mantua
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(472)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(521)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.6%(878)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(676)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(372)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.5%(543)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(1,189)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.6%(1,381)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(1,178)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.5%(542)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(395)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(151)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$213,047
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,367 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,637
+111%since 2000
from $37,672 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−15%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,001,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,064
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,176 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−8%since 2009
from 5.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(5,632)
Black1.9%(144)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(511)
Asian13.6%(1,019)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(5,538)
Black3.4%(280)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(649)
Asian17.5%(1,452)
Other4.6%(379)
Diversity Score
64
+6%since 2009
from 61 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Peruvian1.7%(143)
Puerto Rican0.9%(73)
Argentine0.7%(61)
Guatemalan0.6%(48)
Salvadoran0.6%(46)
Cuban0.5%(40)
Mexican0.3%(23)
Bolivian0.3%(22)
Spaniard0.2%(16)
Asian origin
Mongolian3.9%(327)
Korean3.1%(260)
Chinese3.1%(258)
Asian Indian2.6%(214)
Vietnamese1.7%(145)
Nepalese0.7%(62)
Pakistani0.5%(43)
Filipino0.5%(38)
Bangladeshi0.4%(32)
Ancestry
Irish16.7%(1,388)
German13.3%(1,107)
English9.8%(814)
Italian7.6%(628)
American3.9%(324)
Scottish3.4%(278)
Arab3.1%(260)
French2.3%(194)
Dutch2.3%(193)
Swedish1.8%(148)
Polish1.7%(142)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.7%(141)
Welsh1.5%(126)
Russian1.3%(111)
Ethiopian0.8%(66)
Jordanian0.7%(60)
Iranian0.7%(60)
Iraqi0.7%(56)
Romanian0.6%(52)
Danish0.6%(48)
Canadian0.6%(47)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(47)
Hungarian0.5%(41)
Swiss0.5%(40)
Portuguese0.4%(35)
Ukrainian0.4%(33)
Slovene0.4%(31)
Guyanese0.2%(18)
Lebanese0.2%(17)
Belgian0.2%(17)
Finnish0.2%(16)
Turkish0.2%(16)
Palestinian0.2%(15)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mongolian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
24.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 90.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 76.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.8%(875)
Married66.1%(2,163)
Widowed2.8%(93)
Divorced4.3%(139)
Women 15+
Never married25.8%(816)
Married64.7%(2,043)
Widowed4.6%(145)
Divorced4.8%(153)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mantua, Virginia?

Mantua, Virginia has about 8,298 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mantua, Virginia?

The typical household in Mantua, Virginia earns about $213,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mantua, Virginia expensive?

In Mantua, Virginia, the median home is worth about $1,001,200, and the typical rent is about $2,064 a month.

How educated are people in Mantua, Virginia?

About 78.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mantua, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mantua, Virginia?

About 2.8% of people in Mantua, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mantua, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mantua, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,494 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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