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Glen Lyn, VA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Town in Giles County, VA, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

68
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

50.3
years ∙ half population younger than 50.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Glen Lyn is a town within Giles County, Virginia, United States.
Location
Town in Giles County, VA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC37.372669° N, 80.858936° W
DMS37° 22′ 21.61″ N, 80° 51′ 32.17″ W

Population Density & area

111.5/sq mi (43.01/km²)
Total Area
0.689 sq mi (1.786 km²)
Land Area
0.61 sq mi (1.581 km²) · 88.5%
Water Area
0.079 sq mi (0.205 km²) · 11.5%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

45.6% male
Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%
males per 100 females
Glen Lyn 83.8
Giles County 96.1
Virginia 97.6

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Glen Lyn 0%
Giles County 2.1%
Virginia 13.1%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

50.3
years ∙ half population younger than 50.3, half older
Glen Lyn
50.3
Giles County
45.4
Virginia
39

Dependency ratio

Low High
78.9
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Glen Lyn 78.9
Giles County 70.7
Virginia 62.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 25% 19.8% 21.7%
Working age (18-64) 55.9% 58.6% 61.6%
Senior (65+) 19.1% 21.6% 16.7%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 78.9 70.7 62.4
Child dependency ratio 44.7 33.7 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 34.2 36.9 27.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
98.5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.5%
Other
0%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Glen Lyn 3%
Giles County 12.1%
Virginia 60.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Glen Lyn population
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Hispanic or Latino 1.5% 1.8% 11%
Mexican 1.5% 1.5% 2.4%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.1% 1.4%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.1% 6.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino 98.5% 98.2% 89%
One race 98.5% 97% 84.3%
White 98.5% 93.7% 58.4%
Black or African American 0% 2.7% 18.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.1%
Asian 0% 0.5% 6.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.1% 0.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 1.2% 4.7%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

71.4% family
Family 71.4%
Non family 28.6%
% family households
Glen Lyn 71.4%
Giles County 64.6%
Virginia 64.8%

Average household size

2.43
persons per household
Glen Lyn
2.43
Giles County
2.45
Virginia
2.52

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Glen Lyn population
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Total households 28 6,698 3,365,732
Average houshold size 2.43 2.45 2.52
Family households 20 4,325 2,181,475
Average family size 2.95 3.03 3.11
Married couple family 20 3,399 1,638,116
Other families 0 926 543,359
Male householder 0 294 154,457
Female householder 0 632 388,902
Non-family households 8 2,373 1,184,257
One-person households 7 2,081 958,467
Male householder 2 1,043 417,934
Senior (65+) living alone 2 417 127,348
Female householder 5 1,038 540,533
Senior (65+) living alone 2 641 258,856
Other living arrangements 1 292 225,790

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

28
housing units
Glen Lyn 28
Giles County 8,338
Virginia 3,684,756

Occupancy status

100% occupied
Occupied 100%
Vacant 0%
vacancy rate
Glen Lyn 0%
Giles County 19.7%
Virginia 8.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

71.5%
Single family houses
Single family houses
71.5%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
14.3%
Mobile homes
14.3%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1958
Half of houses were built before 1958, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
7.1%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
60.7%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
28.6%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
3.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.4 5.4 6
1–3 rooms 0% 14.9% 11.6%
4–6 rooms 71.5% 56.9% 46.2%
7+ rooms 28.6% 28.3% 42.3%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.3% 1.9%
1 bedroom 7.1% 5.1% 8.7%
2 bedrooms 21.4% 26.4% 22.3%
3 bedrooms 60.7% 51% 38.4%
4+ bedrooms 10.7% 16.2% 28.7%
At a glance
Median year built 1958 1974 1985
Total housing units 28 8,338 3,684,756
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

78.6% owners
Renter-occupied 21.4%
Owner-occupied 78.6%
homeownership rate
Glen Lyn 78.6%
Giles County 78.9%
Virginia 67.3%

Average household size

2.64
Owner-occupied
1.67
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Glen Lyn 2.64
Giles County 2.46
Virginia 2.62

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Total occupied units 28 6,698 3,365,732
Year moved in
2020 or later 32.1% 14.9% 25.7%
2010 to 2019 17.9% 32.9% 38.5%
2000 to 2009 10.7% 21.7% 16.6%
1999 or earlier 39.3% 30.5% 19.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.7% 97.9%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1% 1.4%
1.51 or more 0% 0.3% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 14.3% 7.1% 6.1%
1 vehicle 28.6% 23.2% 31.1%
2 vehicles 46.4% 39.1% 37.3%
3 or more vehicles 10.7% 30.5% 25.5%
House heating fuel used
Gas 3.6% 11.9% 36.6%
Electricity 92.9% 76.4% 57.5%
Solar 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 6.2% 3.2%
All other fuels 3.6% 5.3% 1.9%
No fuel used 0% 0.1% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.7% 0.6%
No telephone service available 0% 4% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$162,500
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Glen Lyn
$162,500
Giles County
$151,100
Virginia
$383,700

Housing Cost Burden

22.2%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
22.2%
Owners without a mortgage
16.7%
Renters
50%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Property value
Median Value $162,500 $151,100 $383,700
Under $100,000 31.8% 27% 7.6%
$100,000 - $200,000 22.7% 38% 11.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 18.2% 15.3% 17.2%
$300,000 - $500,000 27.3% 15% 29.6%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 3.5% 26.8%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.2% 7.2%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 40.9% 45.1% 66.9%
Without a mortgage 59.1% 54.9% 33.1%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,146 $1,197 $2,127
Without a mortgage $438 $386 $589
Gross rent
Median rent $— $789 $1,579

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

2.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Glen Lyn 2.1%
Giles County 17.6%
Virginia 42.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

8.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Glen Lyn 8.5%
Giles County 8.2%
Virginia 8.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

6
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
66.7%
College / Undergraduate
33.3%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

50%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Glen Lyn
50%
Giles County
22.7%
Virginia
42.7%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Total enrolled (age 3+) 6 2,894 2,095,439
Nursery / preschool 0% 4% 5.3%
K–12 66.7% 79.5% 65.9%
Kindergarten 0% 4.3% 5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 0% 31.1% 19.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 0% 20.6% 20.3%
High School: Grades 9–12 66.7% 23.5% 21.2%
College or graduate school 33.3% 16.5% 28.8%
College, undergraduate 33.3% 13.2% 21.9%
Graduate, professional school 0% 3.2% 6.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 50% 22.7% 42.7%
School type
Public school 100% 86.5% 81%
Private school 0% 13.5% 19%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

47
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
61.7%
Some college no degree
10.6%
Associates degree
17%
Bachelors degree
2.1%
Graduate or professional degree
0%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
50% · 50%
HS graduate
55.2% · 44.8%
Some college no degree
60% · 40%
Associates degree
25% · 75%
Bachelors degree
0% · 100%
Graduate or professional degree
—% · —%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Population (25+) 47 12,100 6,007,678
Less than 9th grade 0% 3.5% 3.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 8.5% 4.7% 4.8%
High school diploma or GED 61.7% 42.3% 23.9%
Some college, no degree 10.6% 20.6% 17.7%
Associate's degree 17% 11.4% 7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2.1% 17.6% 42.2%
Bachelor's degree 2.1% 8.8% 23.7%
Graduate or professional 0% 8.8% 18.5%
High School or higher 91.5% 91.9% 91.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$42,500
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$47,813
Some college or associates
$39,375
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
50%
HS graduate
13.8%
Some college or associates
7.7%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $42,500 $50,170 $59,471
Less than high school graduate $— $— $33,905
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $47,813 $41,477 $41,243
Some college or associate's degree $39,375 $50,750 $49,185
Bachelor's degree $— $52,013 $76,425
Graduate or professional degree $— $73,456 $102,924
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 50% 29.9% 21.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.8% 11.4% 12.6%
Some college or associate's degree 7.7% 5.5% 8.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 2% 3.4%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

55
residents 16 years and over
Glen Lyn 55
Giles County 13,633
Virginia 7,037,245

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
52.7%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Glen Lyn 52.7%
Giles County 55.1%
Virginia 60.8%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

53.1
years ∙ half are younger than 53.1, half older
Glen Lyn
53.1
Giles County
40.9
Virginia
39.9
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

37.9% male
Male 37.9%
Female 62.1%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Glen Lyn 62.1
Giles County 47.2
Virginia 47.4

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Glen Lyn
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Total labor force 29 7,684 4,598,854
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 4.5% 4%
20 to 24 years 13.8% 7.8% 9.3%
25 to 29 years 13.8% 10.7% 10.6%
30 to 34 years 0% 10.2% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 3.4% 18.8% 21.8%
45 to 54 years 31% 22% 19.9%
55 to 59 years 13.8% 10.5% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 20.7% 8.8% 7.5%
65 to 74 years 3.4% 5.7% 5.5%
75 years and over 0% 1.1% 1%
Gender composition
Male 37.9% 52.8% 52.6%
Female 62.1% 47.2% 47.4%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

52.7%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Glen Lyn
52.7%
Giles County
56.4%
Virginia
65.4%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

44%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
60%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Glen Lyn 60%
Giles County 51.7%
Virginia 60.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Glen Lyn
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 0% 53% 39.9%
20 to 24 years 100% 68.5% 75%
25 to 29 years 66.7% 89.7% 85.1%
30 to 34 years —% 77.3% 84.8%
35 to 44 years 50% 78.3% 85%
45 to 54 years 69.2% 75.8% 84.3%
55 to 59 years 100% 62.1% 76.3%
60 to 64 years 66.7% 55.4% 62%
65 to 74 years 8.3% 21.4% 29.5%
75 years and over 0% 5.3% 8%
LFPR by gender
Male 44% 61.3% 70.2%
Female 60% 51.7% 60.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 52.7% 56.1% 63.3%
Black or African American —% 62.1% 65.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 50% 69%
Asian —% 96.6% 69.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 36.8% 64.6%
Some Other Race —% 64.4% 74.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 51.4% 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 100% 49.5% 75%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Glen Lyn
0%
Giles County
2.1%
Virginia
4.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Glen Lyn 0%
Giles County 1.8%
Virginia 4.3%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Glen Lyn
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 4.6% 13.4%
20 to 24 years 0% 1.3% 9.1%
25 to 29 years 0% 6.3% 4.8%
30 to 34 years —% 8.6% 4%
35 to 44 years 0% 1.4% 3.2%
45 to 54 years 0% 0% 3%
55 to 59 years 0% 0.2% 2.8%
60 to 64 years 0% 0% 2.9%
65 to 74 years 0% 0% 3.1%
75 years and over —% 0% 2.5%
By gender
Male 0% 1.8% 4.3%
Female 0% 2.5% 4.2%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 1.7% 3.3%
Black or African American —% 10.6% 6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 5.5%
Asian —% 0% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 2.5%
Some Other Race —% 0% 5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 14.7% 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.6% 5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

29
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Glen Lyn 29
Giles County 7,515
Virginia 4,277,711
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

86%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Glen Lyn 86%
Giles County 77%
Virginia 74%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Glen Lyn, VA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 24.1%
Manufacturing 20.7%
Health care and social assistance 20.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 45.5% of 11 employed male workers
Female
Retail trade employs the most women — 38.9% of 18 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Glen Lyn
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Total employed population 29 7,515 4,277,711
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.9% 0.7%
Mining and logging 3.4% 0.4% 0.2%
Construction 3.4% 10.5% 6.5%
Manufacturing 20.7% 20.9% 7%
Wholesale trade 0% 1% 1.6%
Retail trade 24.1% 9.3% 9.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0% 2.7% 4.1%
Utilities 0% 0.3% 0.7%
Information 0% 0.7% 1.8%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 1.6% 4.6%
Real estate and leasing 0% 2.2% 1.9%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 4.4% 12.5%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 0% 2.8% 4.2%
Education and health services
Educational services 6.9% 14.7% 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 20.7% 12.3% 12.5%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.1% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 6.9% 6.2% 6.1%
Other services 10.3% 5.5% 5.3%
Government 3.4% 3.5% 8.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

79.3% Private
Government 13.8%
Private Employment 79.3%
Self Employed 6.9%
Private employment (%)
Glen Lyn 79.3%
Giles County 71%
Virginia 70.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

6.9%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.4%
Unincorporated business 3.4%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Glen Lyn
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Private wage & salary 79.3% 71% 70.8%
For-profit company employees 65.5% 64.5% 62%
Not-for-profit employees 13.8% 6.5% 8.8%
Self-employed 6.9% 6.9% 8.8%
Incorporated business 3.4% 1.6% 3.7%
Unincorporated business 3.4% 5.2% 4.9%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0% 0.2%
Government 13.8% 22.2% 20.5%
Local government 10.3% 9% 8%
State government 3.4% 11.6% 4.2%
Federal government 0% 1.6% 8.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Glen Lyn 0%
Giles County 2.5%
Virginia 18.3%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

25.7 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Glen Lyn 25.7
Giles County 28.6
Virginia 27.3
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Glen Lyn
Employed residents 16+.
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Total employed population 29 7,515 4,277,711
Worked from home 0% 2.5% 18.3%
Drove Alone 92.9% 82.4% 67.6%
Carpooled 7.1% 10.9% 8%
Public transportation 0% 1.2% 2.3%
Walked 0% 1.2% 2.1%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.9% 1.7%
Commuting population 28 7,241 3,534,599
Mean travel time (minutes) 25.7 28.6 27.3
Less than 5 minutes 3.6% 6.3% 2.4%
5 to 14 minutes 14.3% 19.9% 20.6%
15 to 29 minutes 50% 26.3% 37.5%
30 to 44 minutes 7.1% 28.2% 21.9%
45 to 59 minutes 17.9% 12.2% 8.7%
60 to 89 minutes 7.1% 5.2% 6.2%
90 minutes or more 0% 2% 2.6%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$46,875
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Glen Lyn $46,875
Giles County $55,740
Virginia $68,528
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

54 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Glen Lyn 54¢
Giles County 78¢
Virginia 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Glen Lyn, VA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$69,375
Workers in Manufacturing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Manufacturing $69,375
Health care and social assistance $38,750
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $71,250 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $38,750, compared to $38,750 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Glen Lyn
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Median Earnings $46,875 $55,740 $68,528
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $28,611 $42,463
Mining and logging $— $80,909 $72,170
Construction $— $60,330 $58,392
Manufacturing $69,375 $60,817 $65,564
Wholesale trade $— $60,785 $63,330
Retail trade $— $33,973 $43,436
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $52,337 $58,553
Utilities $— $59,167 $86,813
Information $— $97,604 $94,510
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $70,761 $88,649
Real estate and leasing $— $40,547 $73,125
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $81,875 $116,687
Corporate management $— $— $95,349
Administrative and waste services $— $46,708 $50,444
Education and health services
Educational services $— $53,636 $61,485
Health care and social assistance $38,750 $49,495 $58,338
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $— $51,484
Accommodation and food services $— $30,682 $35,510
Other services $— $55,543 $57,007
Government $— $60,324 $104,996
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$49,688
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $49,688
Local government $38,750
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $74,375, compared to $71,250 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $43,750, compared to $38,750 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Glen Lyn
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $49,688 $56,250 $63,825
Not-for-profit employees $— $54,250 $73,067
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $36,146 $79,297
Unincorporated business $— $80,398 $48,876
Government
Local government $38,750 $56,125 $61,423
State government $— $51,914 $63,354
Federal government $— $60,833 $119,868
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Glen Lyn, VA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$—
* A top earning occupation group could not be determined for Glen Lyn because no working population was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $71,250 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $38,750 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Glen Lyn
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Median earnings(Total) $46,875 $55,740 $68,528
Management and business
Management $— $71,696 $106,031
Business and finance $— $71,957 $96,969
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $78,315 $122,108
Architecture and engineering $— $47,159 $106,392
Sciences $— $62,279 $97,522
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $108,289 $60,071
Legal $— $55,313 $149,449
Education, Training and Library $— $56,333 $60,796
Arts, design and media $— $— $78,763
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $76,957 $94,488
Health technicians $— $45,662 $52,482
Healthcare support $— $23,240 $36,311
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $41,263 $63,371
Law enforcement $— $60,263 $80,044
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $27,250 $30,610
Building and grounds cleaning $— $32,339 $35,063
Personal care and service $— $57,538 $34,789
Sales and office
Sales $— $37,366 $56,693
Office and Administrative Support $— $50,511 $49,123
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $— $38,887
Construction and extraction $— $60,198 $51,865
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $67,972 $59,548
Production and transportation
Production $— $61,657 $50,942
Transportation $— $50,489 $52,764
Material moving $— $35,043 $36,749
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$—
Median household income in Glen Lyn
*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Median household income (USD)
Glen Lyn
$—
Giles County
$65,691
Virginia
$93,170
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Glen Lyn, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$27,246
Per capita income in Glen Lyn
Per capita income (USD)
Glen Lyn
$27,246
Giles County
$34,766
Virginia
$50,666
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Glen Lyn, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$65,011
Average household income in Glen Lyn
Avg household income (USD)
Glen Lyn
$65,011
Giles County
$81,220
Virginia
$128,260
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Glen Lyn, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$65,011
Mean household income
$—
Median household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish mean/median data for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Mean-median gap (USD)
Glen Lyn $—
Giles County $15,529
Virginia $35,090
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Glen Lyn
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Glen Lyn and peer geographies.
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Total households 28 6,698 3,365,732
Median household income $— $65,691 $93,170
Mean household income $65,011 $81,220 $128,260
Mean-median gap $— $15,529 $35,090
Family households 20 4,325 2,181,475
Median family income $78,333 $80,997 $115,213
Mean family income $76,595 $98,353 $151,714
Mean-median gap $-1,738 $17,356 $36,501
Non-family households 8 2,373 1,184,257
Median non-family income $30,000 $39,039 $56,367
Mean non-family income $36,050 $45,913 $79,733
Mean-median gap $6,050 $6,874 $23,366
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $27,246 $34,766 $50,666
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

67.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Glen Lyn
67.9%
Giles County
70%
Virginia
79.2%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
57.1% of households (16) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $14,281
SSI (disability)
0% of households (0) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
7.1% of households (2) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
17.9% of households (5) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Glen Lyn
Share of households receiving each income type
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Total households 28 6,698 3,365,732
Wage-based income
With earnings 68% 70% 79%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 57% 37% 30%
Average social security income $14,281 $23,179 $25,098
Retirement income 46% 37% 27%
Average retirement income $15,692 $25,648 $38,965
SSI (Supplemental security) 0% 5% 4%
Average SSI income $— $12,711 $11,156
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 18% 11% 9%
Cash assistance 7% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$78,333
Family households earn $78,333, compared to $30,000 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$—
Family households
$78,333
Nonfamily households
$30,000
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$78,333
Married-couple families earn $78,333, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$78,333
Married-couple families
$78,333
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Glen Lyn
Median household and family income by household size in Glen Lyn, compared with peer geographies.
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Total households 28 6,698 3,365,732
Household income by size
1-person $26,250 $36,843 $49,309
2-person $78,750 $71,230 $101,008
3-person $— $91,146 $121,628
4-person $— $101,806 $140,905
5-person $— $95,060 $133,363
6-person $— $102,721 $133,202
7-person or more $— $59,125 $147,982
Total families 20 4,325 2,181,475
Family income by size
2-person $78,500 $70,180 $98,412
3-person $— $112,813 $119,959
4-person $— $95,577 $143,516
5-person $— $95,833 $133,451
6-person $— $79,531 $134,665
7-person or more $— $58,875 $140,734
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
50.1%
$50K - $100K
25%
$100K - $150K
17.9%
$150K - $200K
7.1%
Over $200K
0%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

25%
of all households, 7 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Glen Lyn 25%
Giles County 27.1%
Virginia 46.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Glen Lyn
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Glen Lyn, compared with peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish household income brackets data for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Median household income $— $65,691 $93,170
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.6% 3.5% 4.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 14.3% 4.1% 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 0% 6% 5.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 17.9% 9.2% 5.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 13.1% 8.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 0% 22.1% 14.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 25% 14.8% 12.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.9% 15% 18.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.1% 7.8% 11.1%
$200,000 or more 0% 4.3% 17.7%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 35.8% 22.8% 17.8%
Share below $75,000 50.1% 58% 40.9%
Share above $100,000 25% 27.1% 46.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.4
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Glen Lyn 0.4
Giles County 0.41
Virginia 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Glen Lyn
$—
Giles County
$184,461
Virginia
$324,187
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Glen Lyn
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $26,500 $30,698 $38,653
Lower 20% $37,750 $56,829 $73,166
Middle 20% $78,250 $76,948 $116,476
Upper 20% $110,333 $120,873 $187,330
Top 5% threshold $151,500 $192,185 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $17,951 $20,129
Lower 20% $— $42,742 $55,612
Middle 20% $— $66,192 $93,670
Upper 20% $— $94,754 $147,703
Top 20% $— $184,461 $324,187
Top 5% $— $286,825 $557,789
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 4.42% 3.14%
Lower 20% —% 10.53% 8.67%
Middle 20% —% 16.3% 14.61%
Upper 20% —% 23.33% 23.03%
Top 20% —% 45.42% 50.55%
Top 5% —% 17.66% 21.74%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 28 White households (100% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Glen Lyn
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Giles County and Virginia.
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
All Residents $— $65,691 $93,170
White $— $65,742 $99,675
Black or African American $— $— $64,912
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $82,067
Asian $— $— $135,924
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $98,429
Some Other Race $— $— $80,844
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $63,611 $99,118
Hispanic or Latino $— $64,489 $92,028
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

10.3%
10.3% of residents, or 7 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Glen Lyn
10.3%
Giles County
9.3%
Virginia
9.9%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Glen Lyn
0%
Giles County
2%
Virginia
1.8%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Glen Lyn
0%
Giles County
10.7%
Virginia
12.3%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

15.4%
15.4% of adults aged 65 and older, or 2 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Glen Lyn
15.4%
Giles County
11.3%
Virginia
8.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
Overall poverty rate 10.3% 9.3% 9.9%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 10.7% 12.3%
Under 5 years 0% 7.7% 13.1%
5 to 17 years 0% 11.6% 12%
18 to 64 years 13.2% 8.2% 9.3%
18 to 34 years 0% 10.5% 12.1%
35 to 64 years 17.9% 7.1% 7.8%
65 years and over 15.4% 11.3% 8.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 12.9% 8.6% 8.8%
Female 8.1% 10.1% 10.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 2% 1.8%
Worked part time or part year 0% 10.4% 13.5%
Did not work 28% 15.9% 18%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

17.9%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
17.9%
Family
10%
Nonfamily
37.5%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

10%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
10%
Married-couple
10%
Other families
—%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Glen Lyn
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 10% 5.5% 6.8%
Householder under 25 years —% 11.4% 22.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 11.3% 9.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 20% 2.7% 4.9%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 2.9% 4.7%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 37.5% 18.1% 16.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 12.9% 34.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 29.7% 9.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 50% 11.6% 18.1%
Householder 65 years and over 50% 17.4% 17.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Glen Lyn due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
10.3% of White residents, or 7 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Glen Lyn
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Glen Lyn and peer geographies.
Glen Lyn Giles County Virginia
All Residents 10.3% 9.3% 9.9%
White 10.3% 7.7% 7.9%
Black or African American —% 53.5% 16.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 100% 13.3%
Asian —% 2.6% 6.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 9.4%
Some Other Race —% 17.9% 15.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 23.4% 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 10.3% 12.9%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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