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Motley

Virginia · 1,015 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 $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,800. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,015
−1%vs 2011
vs 1,024 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
256 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 258 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
−5%vs 2011
vs 46.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6387438499541K201020202024Motley
2024987
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,136 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,544
−3%vs 2011
vs $22,315 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.332 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $98,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $711 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−55.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.9% in 2011
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+18%vs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic61%(625)
Black35.3%(361)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.7%(38)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(642)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(732)
Black25.7%(261)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.4%(501)
Diversity Score
49
−21%vs 2011
vs 63 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.5%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 24.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.4%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
Female
51.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Motley, Virginia?

Motley, Virginia has about 1,015 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Motley, Virginia?

The typical household in Motley, Virginia earns about $36,250 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 $91,800, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Motley, Virginia?

About 12.0% 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 0.0% of people in Motley, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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