Luray is a very small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 4,828 people and three associated neighborhoods, Luray is the 126th largest community in Virginia.

Of important note, Luray is also a town of artists. Luray has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Luray’s character.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 8.59% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

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.

As is often the case in a small town, Luray doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

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. 19.52% of adults 25 and older in Luray have a college degree.

The per capita income in Luray in 2022 was $33,419, which is middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $133,676 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, Scottish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Luray is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.