Giles County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,557 | — | #2,067 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,691 | -12.6% | #1,571 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #694 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,100 | -46.4% | #2,226 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $789 | -32.2% | #2,193 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -25.9% | #658 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Giles County has a population of 16,557, making it the #2,067 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Giles County is $65,691, ranking #1,571 out of 3,222 counties — 12.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Giles County is $151,100 (-46.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $789/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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93.5% of residents in Giles County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Giles County, Virginia
Giles County, Virginia has a total population of 16,557, making it the 2,067th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Giles County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Giles County is $65,691, which ranks #1,571 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Giles County is $151,100, 46.4% below the national median. Renters in Giles County pay a median gross rent of $789 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Giles County, 17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.5 min.
Giles County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (2.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Giles 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.