Vansant is a CDP located in Buchanan County Virginia. Vansant has a 2024 population of 189. Vansant is currently declining at a rate of -9.57% annually but its population has increased by 3.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 182 in 2020.
The average household income in Vansant is $76,517 with a poverty rate of 13.62%. The median age in Vansant is 33.3 years: 28.9 years for males, and 53.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vansant was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 325 | 88.56% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 11.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 162 | 2.27 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Married | 75 | 2.53 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 50 | 1.2 | 16 | 84 |
| Female | 37 | 3.16 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
53.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 23.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 14.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 13.82% |
| High School Graduate | 53 | 19.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 17.45% |
| Some College | 33 | 12% |
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 | 243 | 195 | 45 |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 32 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,750 | $34,571 | $0 |
| Some College | $33,607 | $34,357 | $0 |
$34,750
Average Earnings
$34,571
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.18% of Vansant residents speak only English, while 3.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| White | 325 | 8 | 2.46% |
13.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.23%
Male Poverty Rate
6.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vansant is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vansant is White, with 2.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 41.56% |
| High School | 15.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $97,972 |
| Households | $38,333 | $76,517 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $2,499 | $15,998 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 7.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
44.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
48.77%
Born in Vansant
96.46%
Native Born
3.54%
Foreign Born
3.54%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.46% of Vansant residents were born in the United States, with 48.77% having been born in Virginia. 3.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 189 | -20 | -9.57% |
| 2023 | 209 | -20 | -8.73% |
| 2022 | 229 | -27 | -10.55% |
| 2021 | 256 | 74 | 40.66% |
| 2020 | 182 | -59 | -24.48% |
| 2019 | 241 | -192 | -44.34% |
| 2018 | 433 | -14 | -3.13% |
| 2017 | 447 | 44 | 10.92% |
| 2016 | 403 | 14 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 389 | -44 | -10.16% |
| 2014 | 433 | 140 | 47.78% |
| 2013 | 293 | -118 | -28.71% |
| 2012 | 411 | -162 | -28.27% |
| 2011 | 573 | 103 | 21.91% |
| 2010 | 470 | 0 | 0% |