White Stone, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 449, White Stone'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

White Stone is a small community located in Virginia, within Lancaster County. The total population is 449. It ranks as the 493rd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in White Stone is 33.3 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White Stone is $58,036. This is 38% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.3%. This is 66% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $193,200. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 55.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in White Stone is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

11.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% 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 81.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for White Stone, 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.