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Ivanhoe, VA

Census-designated place in Wythe County, Virginia.

Population

540

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

202

ZIP codes

0

Ivanhoe and its ZIP codes

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Ivanhoe at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $51,406 a year, 45% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,500 (75% below Virginia).

Local data for Ivanhoe, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ivanhoe, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,406

Poverty rate

31.3%

Median home value

$95,500

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

12.5%

Median age

42.5

Average commute

36.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (182), German Americans (71), Cuban Americans (11).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wythe County. PPP loans are for Ivanhoe.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -2.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,165

11,567 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,194

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$231M

FY 2026, $8,179 per person

Wythe County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ivanhoe, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.3%
  • Carpooled6.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.8%

Average one-way commute: 36.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ivanhoe, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

397

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

94

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 24°F

41.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ivanhoe, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.0%

U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts

Diabetes

16.0%

U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts

Smoking

19.0%

U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

Cities near Ivanhoe

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AustinvilleCensus-designated place3 mi0.1
Fort ChiswellCensus-designated place6.9 mi13.5
Stevens CreekCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.7
HilltownCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.6
FriesTown8.9 mi0.6
Max MeadowsCensus-designated place9.7 mi4.6
WythevilleTown9.9 mi14.5
WoodlawnCensus-designated place11 mi19.2
GalaxCity13 mi8.2
HillsvilleTown14 mi9.7
AllisoniaCensus-designated place15 mi3.3
BaywoodCensus-designated place16 mi3.2
DraperCensus-designated place17 mi2.2
HiwasseeCensus-designated place17 mi5.1
Rural RetreatTown18 mi2.3
IndependenceTown18 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ivanhoe, VA in?
Ivanhoe is in Wythe County, Virginia.
What is the population of Ivanhoe, VA?
About 540 people live in Ivanhoe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ivanhoe?
Nearby places include Austinville (3 mi), Fort Chiswell (6.9 mi), Stevens Creek (7.8 mi), Hilltown (7.9 mi), Fries (8.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023