Dickenson County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,733 | — | #2,246 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,254 | -37.1% | #2,889 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.1 years | +18.5% | #588 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $102,700 | -63.6% | #2,952 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $738 | -36.5% | #2,544 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | +37.5% | #2,352 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dickenson County has a population of 13,733, making it the #2,246 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dickenson County is $47,254, ranking #2,889 out of 3,222 counties — 37.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Dickenson County is $102,700 (-63.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $738/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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95.7% of residents in Dickenson County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Dickenson County, Virginia
Dickenson County, Virginia has a total population of 13,733, making it the 2,246th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dickenson County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dickenson County is $47,254, which ranks #2,889 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Dickenson County is $102,700, 63.6% below the national median. Renters in Dickenson County pay a median gross rent of $738 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dickenson County, 10.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.8 min.
Dickenson County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 97.4% of the population.
All data for Dickenson 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.