Moneta, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Moneta, Virginia had a total population of 395, the 510th largest community in Virginia. The poverty rate is 25.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (25.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Unemployment rate of 8.6% is notably above the national average.
Moneta Quick Facts
How Moneta Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 301 | 395 | +31.2% |
| Median home value | $302,700 | $232,200 | -23.3% |
How Moneta Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Moneta Rankings in Virginia
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Other Cities in Bedford County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 13,430 | $81,552 | 9.6% | $319,800 |
| Bedford | 7,724 | $70,288 | 12.2% | $222,500 |
| Stewartsville | 737 | $94,390 | 12.5% | $217,600 |
| Montvale | 351 | N/A | 15.4% | $255,900 |
| Big Island | 91 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Moneta
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont | 393 | $58,542 | $178,800 | 16.1% | 12.0% |
| Parrott | 401 | N/A | N/A | 8.5% | 19.6% |
| Keswick | 402 | $250,000+ | $1,133,100 | 90.3% | 0.0% |
| Big Rock | 384 | $55,049 | N/A | 0.0% | 12.8% |
| Sandy Level | 407 | $43,468 | $110,900 | 1.4% | 3.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 395, Moneta'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
Moneta is a small community located in Virginia, within Bedford County. The total population is 395. It ranks as the 510th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Moneta is 37.2 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 25.1%. This is 153% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.6%. This is 101% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $232,200. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $383,700. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Moneta was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Moneta, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Moneta, Virginia?
Moneta, Virginia has a population of 395 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Moneta, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Moneta — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Moneta, VA?
The poverty rate in Moneta is 25.1%. This means approximately 99 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Moneta, Virginia?
Moneta's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Moneta, VA?
The median home value in Moneta is $232,200.
How educated is Moneta, Virginia?
31.5% of adults (25+) in Moneta hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.