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 $79,499 with a poverty rate of 33.62%. The median age in Vansant is 29.5 years: 28.6 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vansant was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 84.72% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 15.28% |
| 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 | 104 | 2.2 | 50 | 50 |
| Non Family | 44 | 1.23 | 22.7 | 77.3 |
| Married | 33 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 27 | 3.22 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 9.58% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 26.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 28.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 19.16% |
| High School Graduate | 10 | 5.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 18 | 10.78% |
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 | 142 | 126 | 54 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $33,704 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80% of Vansant residents speak only English, while 20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 20% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 42 | 21.65% |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 100% |
33.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.5%
Male Poverty Rate
27.96%
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 21.65% 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 49.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 51.9% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $118,767 |
| Households | - | $79,499 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $2,499 | $15,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
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
19
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 13.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
52.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
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
51.09%
Born in Vansant
81.66%
Native Born
18.34%
Foreign Born
4.37%
Non Citizen
13.97%
Naturalized
81.66% of Vansant residents were born in the United States, with 51.09% having been born in Virginia. 4.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |