Stanley, VA is a small town located in central Virginia with a population of 2,029. It has a population density of 1,169 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US density of 93 people per square mile. Stanley boasts a variety of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities and organizations that make it an attractive destination for locals and visitors alike. Local businesses include restaurants such as The Dining Room at Stanley's and Yamato Japanese Cuisine; antique stores such as A&G Antiques; and retail shops like Rehoboth Country Store. Year-round outdoor activities include water sports at Moomaw Lake, hiking on the trails around Natural Bridge State Park, hunting in the nearby George Washington National Forest, and fishing on the Shenandoah River. In addition to these activities Stanley is home to non-profit organizations such as New Zion Christian Church and volunteering groups like Stanley United Methodist Community Ministries. Finally, local sporting events are held throughout the year such as the annual Little League Baseball tournament held in June.
The population in Stanley is 2,029. There are 1,415 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Stanley is 41.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Stanley is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Stanley
- 41.1% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 27.4% are married with children
- 18.5% have children, but are single
Race in Stanley
- 95.3% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander