Bland County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,199 | — | #2,797 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,216 | -18.5% | #1,963 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.1 years | +23.7% | #357 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,100 | -46.0% | #2,206 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $644 | -44.6% | #2,962 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | +7.8% | #1,656 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bland County has a population of 6,199, making it the #2,797 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bland County is $61,216, ranking #1,963 out of 3,222 counties — 18.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Bland County is $152,100 (-46.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $644/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.5%.
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95.0% of residents in Bland County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Bland County, Virginia
Bland County, Virginia has a total population of 6,199, making it the 2,797th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bland County is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bland County is $61,216, which ranks #1,963 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Bland County is $152,100, 46.0% below the national median. Renters in Bland County pay a median gross rent of $644 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bland County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
Bland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.9%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Bland 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.