Glen Lyn, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 68, Glen Lyn's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Glen Lyn is a small community located in Virginia, within Giles County. The total population is 68. It ranks as the 645th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glen Lyn is 50.3 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Glen Lyn, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $162,500. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $383,700. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Glen Lyn has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.5% vs 58.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

2.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 95% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Glen Lyn, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.