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Low Moor, Virginia

Low Moor is a town located in Alleghany County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 367.

Geography Low Moor is located at 37°47'32" North, 79°52'36" West (37.792094, -79.876604)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.41% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 367 people, 150 households, and 106 families residing in the town. The population density is 174.9/km² (450.4/mi²). There are 161 housing units at an average density of 76.7/km² (197.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.64% White, 3.81% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 150 households out of which 28.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% are married couples living together, 12.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% are non-families. 26.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.91.

In the town the population is spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $40,083, and the median income for a family is $41,406. Males have a median income of $29,531 versus $31,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,982. 8.8% of the population and 6.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older.



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