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Vansant, VA
Census-designated place in Buchanan County, Virginia.
Population
551
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
182
ZIP codes
0
Vansant and its ZIP codes
Vansant at a glance
- The median household income is $31,595, 66% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,700 (73% below Virginia) and median rent is $727 a month.
Local data for Vansant, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vansant, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,595
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$101,700
Median rent
$727/mo
Homeownership
51.8%
Bachelor's or higher
36.5%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for Vansant.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,841
5,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $8,433 per person
How people get to work
Vansant, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vansant, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vansant, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Vansant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrundyTown | 2.5 mi | 5 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BreaksCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| HaysiTown | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| ClinchcoTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| RavenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| Elkhorn City, KYCity | 16 mi | 7.8 |
| HonakerTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Jewell RidgeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| DoranCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Bradshaw, WVTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| RichlandsTown | 19 mi | 5.6 |
| Raysal, WVCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Phelps, KYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8 |
| ClevelandTown | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| ClintwoodTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vansant, VA in?
- Vansant is in Buchanan County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Vansant, VA?
- About 551 people live in Vansant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vansant?
- Nearby places include Grundy (2.5 mi), Big Rock (9.8 mi), Breaks (11 mi), Haysi (11 mi), Clinchco (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023