Population 9,866 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Luray
Household size in Luray
| Period | Luray | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Luray are small: just 2.20 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.40 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Luray
| Period | Luray | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Luray skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.3, mirroring the country. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only six are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Luray
| Period | Luray | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Luray than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Virginia.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Luray
Renters in Luray
| Period | Luray | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Luray own their homes; 31.1% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (49.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Luray
| Period | Luray | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Luray: 14.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Luray
| Period | Luray | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +5 | +6 |
Luray is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Only 14 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Luray
| Period | Luray | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $641 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $703 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $835 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $911 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$270 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Luray runs $911 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $270 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Luray
Bachelor's degrees in Luray
| Period | Luray | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Luray have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.1 points, mirroring the country. Luray has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Virginia cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Luray
| Period | Luray | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Luray have finished high school as nationally: 87.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia as a whole (91.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.4 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Luray
| Period | Luray | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Luray is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is higher than in Virginia overall (4.3%). Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Luray compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luray | 2.20 | 49.9 | 10.5% | 31.1% | 14.4% | 1969 | $911 | 19.9% | 87.8% | 5.4% |
| Morning Star | 3.09 | 47.4 | 21.3% | 8.1% | 29.3% | 1977 | $812 | 25.8% | 85.4% | 4.5% |
| Skyland | 3.33 | 45.2 | 29.9% | 10.9% | 29.1% | 1981 | $887 | 30.3% | 91.6% | 4.4% |
| Hamburg | 2.43 | 50.6 | 15.5% | 22.5% | 28.3% | 1980 | $781 | 14.9% | 92.4% | 0.3% |
| Vaughn | 2.76 | 50.3 | 8.8% | 1.3% | 29.6% | 1971 | $692 | 18.6% | 76.2% | 4.3% |
| Mauck | 2.04 | 54.4 | 3.0% | 14.2% | 26.5% | 1980 | $964 | 9.1% | 66.8% | 2.6% |
| Stanley | 2.54 | 44.2 | 5.6% | 31.8% | 18.6% | 1975 | $901 | 8.6% | 74.8% | 5.7% |
| Battle Creek | 2.19 | 55.1 | 14.6% | 19.8% | 31.5% | 1979 | $765 | 16.5% | 90.5% | 0.0% |
| Rileyville | 2.45 | 54.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 30.5% | 1977 | $779 | 26.6% | 81.0% | 3.0% |
| Pine Grove | 2.04 | 54.4 | 3.0% | 14.2% | 26.5% | 1980 | $964 | 9.1% | 66.8% | 2.6% |
| Shenandoah Caverns | 2.36 | 51.8 | 7.7% | 49.5% | 7.7% | 1985 | $737 | 18.3% | 86.1% | 9.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Luray. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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