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CITY · 2010 ACS

Riner

Virginia · 859 residents · 1.458 sq mi
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Riner is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,699. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2011. Median home value is $204,000. Households here earn about 40% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
859
+56%vs 2011
vs 552 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
589 / sq mi
+56%vs 2011
vs 379 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
−12%vs 2011
vs 44.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4757069371K1K201020202024Riner
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,699
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $87,986 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,090
+10%vs 2011
vs $31,011 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.242
−29%vs 2011
vs 0.342 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade31.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $215,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−34.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.5% in 2011
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−13.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.4
−3%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(815)
Black1.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(72)
Diversity Score
8
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 21.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% 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%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Female
47.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riner, Virginia?

Riner, Virginia has about 859 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riner, Virginia?

The typical household in Riner, Virginia earns about $85,699 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riner, Virginia expensive?

In Riner, Virginia, the median home is worth about $204,000.

How educated are people in Riner, Virginia?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Riner, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riner, Virginia?

About 9.8% of people in Riner, 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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