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Motley

Virginia · 825 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 $48,958. Population has grown 18% since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,400. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
825
+18%since 2019
from 700 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+18%since 2019
from 177 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+1%since 2019
from 52.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6387438499541K201020202024Motley
2024987
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,958
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,955 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,992
+4%since 2019
from $26,824 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $634 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(486)
Black28.7%(201)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(13)
Diversity Score54.4%(381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(565)
Black26.4%(218)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.8%(15)
Diversity Score54.9%(453)
Diversity Score
55
+1%since 2019
from 54 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+2%since 2019
from 25.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Female
55.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Motley, Virginia?

Motley, Virginia has about 825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Motley, Virginia?

The typical household in Motley, Virginia earns about $48,958 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 $87,400, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Motley, Virginia?

About 9.5% 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 13.3% 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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