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Stanleytown

Virginia · 1,385 residents · 2.797 sq mi
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Stanleytown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,207. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,100. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,385
−9%since 2000
from 1,515 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
495 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+19%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Stanleytown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,207
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,758
+25%since 2000
from $18,959 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+71%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,290)
Black2.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(174)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(470)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(1,137)
Black6.5%(90)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(77)
Asian1%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31%(429)
Diversity Score
31
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanleytown, Virginia?

Stanleytown, Virginia has about 1,385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanleytown, Virginia?

The typical household in Stanleytown, Virginia earns about $31,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanleytown, Virginia expensive?

In Stanleytown, Virginia, the median home is worth about $119,100, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Stanleytown, Virginia?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stanleytown, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanleytown, Virginia?

About 13.3% of people in Stanleytown, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanleytown, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanleytown, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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