City

Dante, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Russell County  ·  Virginia

👥1,064Population
💰$27,028Median HH Income▼ 65% below avg
🎂57.4Median Age
🏠$86,900Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓15.1%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊13.5%Unemployment▲ 175% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 3.4%Asian: 2.9%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic3.4%
Black3.4%
Asian2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
2%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty36.7% ▲ 267% above avg
College Grads15.1% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment13.5% ▲ 175% above avg
HS Graduate356 (46.4%)
Some College176 (22.9%)
Associates119 (15.5%)
Bachelors59 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree57 (7.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 7.4%Edu
HS Grad46.4%
Some College22.9%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate7.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
7%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,028 ▼ 65% below avg
Median Home Value$86,900 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,357/mo
Total Housing Units522
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Dante, VA

Dante is a city in Virginia, located in Russell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,064 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.4 years.

Economically, Dante is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,028 is well below the national average. Approximately 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dante is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,357 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dante is less-educated. 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.23%).

Dante, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Dante
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24237 1,064 $27,028 $86,900 $1,357 13.5% 15.1% 80.7%