Hanover County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 112,879 | — | #558 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $112,805 | +50.1% | #78 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,306 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $400,400 | +42.0% | #286 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,591 | +36.8% | #194 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | -54.8% | #92 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hanover County has a population of 112,879, making it the #558 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hanover County is $112,805, ranking #78 out of 3,222 counties — 50.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.7% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Hanover County is $400,400 (+42.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,591/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.
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95.6% of residents in Hanover County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
About Hanover County, Virginia
Hanover County, Virginia has a total population of 112,879, making it the 558th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hanover County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hanover County is $112,805, which ranks #78 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 50.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Hanover County is $400,400, 42.0% above the national median. Renters in Hanover County pay a median gross rent of $1,591 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hanover County, 42.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Hanover County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Hanover 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.