Campbell County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Campbell County has a population of 55,312 residents and a median age of 43.6 years, making it the #941 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.8%. The median home value is $211,600, and the median household income is $66,165, which is 12% below the national median.
Demographics
Campbell County has a population of 55,312, making it the #941 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Campbell County is $66,165, ranking #1,518 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Campbell County is $211,600 (-24.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $891/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Campbell County, 26.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 22.6% below the national average, ranking #1,099 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Campbell County is 76.5 years. 18.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.6% of adults in Campbell County smoke , 42.5% are obese , and 21.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 19.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Campbell County is 5.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.8% of children in Campbell County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 16.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Campbell County is 69.1%. The mean commute time is 25.8 min, which is 6.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Campbell County voted Republican with a margin of 48.6%. The vote was 25.3% Dem / 73.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Campbell County, Virginia
Campbell County, Virginia has a total population of 55,312, making it the 941st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Campbell County is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Campbell County is $66,165, which ranks #1,518 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Campbell County is $211,600, 24.9% below the national median. Renters in Campbell County pay a median gross rent of $891 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Campbell County, 26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Campbell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.2%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Campbell 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.