Motley is a CDP located in Halifax County Virginia. Motley has a 2024 population of 720. Motley is currently declining at a rate of -2.83% annually but its population has increased by 9.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 656 in 2020.
The average household income in Motley is $59,252 with a poverty rate of 14.7%. The median age in Motley is 56.4 years: 56.1 years for males, and 57.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Motley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 586 | 76.9% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 18.5% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 4.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 344 | 2.22 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.53 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 126 | 2.56 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Female | 51 | 2.8 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 31 | 2.87 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 14.86% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 4.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 1.12% |
| High School Graduate | 275 | 43.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 5.43% |
| Some College | 124 | 19.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 513 | 386 | 26 |
| Black | 113 | 113 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 9.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,650 | $39,167 | $33,050 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,538 | $42,321 | $30,500 |
| Some College | $35,750 | $0 | $33,125 |
$34,538
Average Earnings
$42,321
Average Male
$30,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.14% of Motley residents speak only English, while 1.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 586 | 110 | 18.77% |
| Black | 141 | 2 | 1.42% |
14.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.74%
Male Poverty Rate
11.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Motley is White, with 18.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Motley is Black, with 1.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.51% |
| High School | 11.64% |
| Some College | 1.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.14% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,692 | $79,947 |
| Households | $43,125 | $59,252 |
| Married Families | $77,031 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,237 | $26,960 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 6.48% |
| Black | 5 | 3.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.13%
Born in Motley
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Motley residents were born in the United States, with 79.13% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 720 | -21 | -2.83% |
| 2023 | 741 | -21 | -2.76% |
| 2022 | 762 | 89 | 13.22% |
| 2021 | 673 | 17 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 656 | -44 | -6.29% |
| 2019 | 700 | -196 | -21.88% |
| 2018 | 896 | -105 | -10.49% |
| 2017 | 1,001 | 87 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 914 | -78 | -7.86% |
| 2015 | 992 | 57 | 6.1% |
| 2014 | 935 | 28 | 3.09% |
| 2013 | 907 | -54 | -5.62% |
| 2012 | 961 | -63 | -6.15% |
| 2011 | 1,024 | 9 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 1,015 | 0 | 0% |