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Vansant

Virginia · 470 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 $28,833. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 519 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
470
−52%since 2000
from 989 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
155 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+15%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1344197039871K1990201020202024Vansant
2024551
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,833
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,944
+23%since 2000
from $13,743 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing25.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.8%
−51.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(975)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(456)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
Diversity Score
2
−28%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−34%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vansant, Virginia?

Vansant, Virginia has about 470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vansant, Virginia?

The typical household in Vansant, Virginia earns about $28,833 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 $76,300, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Vansant, Virginia?

About 4.2% 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 31.1% 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 707 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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