Appomattox County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 16,610 #2,063 / 3,222
36th
Median Household Income $62,853 -16.4% #1,814 / 3,222
44th
Median Age 43.2 years +11.1% #1,173 / 3,222
64th
Median Home Value $207,600 -26.4% #1,331 / 3,222
59th
Median Gross Rent $855 -26.5% #1,712 / 3,222
47th
Poverty Rate 14.0% +11.1% #1,758 / 3,222
45th

Demographics

Appomattox County has a population of 16,610, making it the #2,063 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Appomattox County is $62,853, ranking #1,814 out of 3,222 counties — 16.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.

Median Household Income
$62,853 −16.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,814 of 3,222
44th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,522 −21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,020 of 3,222
37th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.0% +11.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,758 of 3,222
45th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.1% −3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,092 of 3,222
35th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.2% −43.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,144 of 3,222
33th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.0 min +5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,037 of 3,222
68th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Appomattox County is $207,600 (-26.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $855/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.

Median Home Value
$207,600 −26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,331 of 3,222
59th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$855 −26.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,712 of 3,222
47th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.8% +17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,409 of 3,222
56th percentile
75.8% Homeownership

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Health

93.4% of residents in Appomattox County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.

93.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.4% +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,271 of 3,222
61th percentile

About Appomattox County, Virginia

Appomattox County, Virginia has a total population of 16,610, making it the 2,063rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Appomattox County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Appomattox County is $62,853, which ranks #1,814 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.

The median home value in Appomattox County is $207,600, 26.4% below the national median. Renters in Appomattox County pay a median gross rent of $855 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Appomattox County, 19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.0 min.

Appomattox County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.9%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).

All data for Appomattox County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.