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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vansant

Virginia · 989 residents · 3.032 sq mi
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Vansant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 188 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,800. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

989
−16%since 1990
from 1,177 in 1990
1990 – 2024
326 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 388 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
+16%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1344197039871K1990201020202024Vansant
2024551
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,250
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,844 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,743
−2%since 1990
from $14,087 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$291
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
27.3% rent
2.2
+6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(975)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score2.3%(22)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
+16.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+37%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vansant, Virginia?

Vansant, Virginia has about 989 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vansant, Virginia?

The typical household in Vansant, Virginia earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vansant, Virginia expensive?

In Vansant, Virginia, the median home is worth about $57,800, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Vansant, Virginia?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Vansant, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vansant, Virginia?

About 17.1% of people in Vansant, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vansant, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Vansant, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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