Bath County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,100 | — | #2,953 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,184 | -25.2% | #2,399 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.9 years | +30.8% | #179 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $206,700 | -26.7% | #1,337 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $736 | -36.7% | #2,553 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% | +88.7% | #2,938 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bath County has a population of 4,100, making it the #2,953 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.9 years, which is 30.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bath County is $56,184, ranking #2,399 out of 3,222 counties — 25.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.8% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.
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The median home value in Bath County is $206,700 (-26.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $736/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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97.5% of residents in Bath County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.3% above the national rate.
About Bath County, Virginia
Bath County, Virginia has a total population of 4,100, making it the 2,953rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bath County is 50.9 years, which is 30.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bath County is $56,184, which ranks #2,399 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.
The median home value in Bath County is $206,700, 26.7% below the national median. Renters in Bath County pay a median gross rent of $736 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bath County, 16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.1 min.
Bath County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Bath 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.