Luray is a very small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 4,833 people and three associated neighborhoods, Luray is the 126th largest community in Virginia.Unlike some towns, Luray isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Luray are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Luray is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Luray who work in sales jobs (13.30%), office and administrative support (12.24%), and teaching (7.16%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Luray is worth considering. Being a small town, Luray does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The education level of Luray citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.46% of adults 25 and older in Luray have a college degree. The per capita income in Luray in 2022 was $31,547, which is middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $126,188 for a family of four. However, Luray contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Luray home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Luray residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Luray include German, English, Irish, European, and Dutch. The most common language spoken in Luray is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
