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Stanley

Virginia · 1,704 residents (2025 est.) · 1.433 sq mi
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Stanley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,301. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,034
+53%since 2000
from 1,326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,419 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,704 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stanley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,301
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,184
+138%since 2000
from $13,082 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+12%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+23%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,857)
Black4.8%(97)
Hispanic / Latino2%(41)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.8%(37)
Diversity Score20.4%(416)
Diversity Score
20
+235%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanley, Virginia?

Stanley, Virginia has about 2,034 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanley, Virginia?

The typical household in Stanley, Virginia earns about $54,301 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanley, Virginia expensive?

In Stanley, Virginia, the median home is worth about $211,000, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Stanley, Virginia?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stanley, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanley, Virginia?

About 14.0% of people in Stanley, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanley, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanley, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 848 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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