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Motley

Virginia · 987 residents · 3.964 sq mi
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Motley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,529. Population has grown 33% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $146,900. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

987
+33%since 2023
from 743 in 2023
2010 – 2024
249 / sq mi
+33%since 2023
from 187 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.6
−9%since 2023
from 57.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6387438499541K201020202024Motley
2024987
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,529
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$28,355
+12%since 2023
from $25,372 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.343
+3%since 2023
from 0.332 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food13.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$146,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $120,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$785
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $822 in 2023
US average: $1,442
72.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
28.0% rent
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
26.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(612)
Black13.6%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(30)
Diversity Score37.7%(280)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(743)
Black21.6%(213)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(31)
Diversity Score48.2%(476)
48
+28%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
−2%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
78.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
19.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
26.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
52.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
19.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Motley, Virginia?

Motley, Virginia has about 987 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Motley, Virginia?

The typical household in Motley, Virginia earns about $55,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Motley, Virginia expensive?

In Motley, Virginia, the median home is worth about $146,900, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Motley, Virginia?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Motley, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Motley, Virginia?

About 12.8% of people in Motley, 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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