Brunswick County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 15,841 #2,108 / 3,222
35th
Median Household Income $53,084 -29.4% #2,590 / 3,222
20th
Median Age 44.7 years +14.9% #803 / 3,222
75th
Median Home Value $142,700 -49.4% #2,356 / 3,222
27th
Median Gross Rent $834 -28.3% #1,870 / 3,222
42th
Poverty Rate 14.9% +18.6% #1,935 / 3,222
40th

Demographics

Brunswick County has a population of 15,841, making it the #2,108 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Brunswick County is $53,084, ranking #2,590 out of 3,222 counties — 29.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.

Median Household Income
$53,084 −29.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,590 of 3,222
20th percentile
Per Capita Income
$29,934 −27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,442 of 3,222
24th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.9% +18.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,935 of 3,222
40th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.3% −37.0% vs nat'l
Rank #883 of 3,222
73th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6% −50.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,569 of 3,222
20th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.1 min +16.4% vs nat'l
Rank #579 of 3,222
82th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Brunswick County is $142,700 (-49.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $834/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.

Median Home Value
$142,700 −49.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,356 of 3,222
27th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$834 −28.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,870 of 3,222
42th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.4% +15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,625 of 3,222
50th percentile
74.4% Homeownership

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Health

94.5% of residents in Brunswick County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.

94.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5% +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #843 of 3,222
74th percentile

About Brunswick County, Virginia

Brunswick County, Virginia has a total population of 15,841, making it the 2,108th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brunswick County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Brunswick County is $53,084, which ranks #2,590 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.

The median home value in Brunswick County is $142,700, 49.4% below the national median. Renters in Brunswick County pay a median gross rent of $834 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Brunswick County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.

Brunswick County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 51.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).

All data for Brunswick 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.