Low Moor, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 430, Low Moor'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

Low Moor is a small community located in Virginia, within Alleghany County. The total population is 430. It ranks as the 501st most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Low Moor is 64.1 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 5.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Low Moor is $44,900. This is 52% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $99,000. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Low Moor is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Low Moor has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.1% vs 58.4%). The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

3.7% 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 91% 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 63.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Low Moor, 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.