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Vansant

Virginia · 442 residents · 3.032 sq mi
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Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 547 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $244,100. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 57.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 181%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
442
−55%since 2000
from 989 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
146 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+11%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1344197039871K1990201020202024Vansant
2024551
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,730
+87%since 2000
from $13,743 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
57.7%
+40.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing36.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,100
+181%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
27.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(414)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian1.6%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(42)
Diversity Score
10
+323%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+27.4 ptssince 2011
from 32.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
37.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
35.2%
+35.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vansant, Virginia?

Vansant, Virginia has about 442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Vansant, Virginia expensive?

In Vansant, Virginia, the median home is worth about $244,100, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Vansant, Virginia?

About 26.5% 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 57.7% 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 735 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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

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