Hanover County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 112,879 #558 / 3,222
83th
Median Household Income $112,805 +50.1% #78 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 42.7 years +9.8% #1,306 / 3,222
59th
Median Home Value $400,400 +42.0% #286 / 3,222
91th
Median Gross Rent $1,591 +36.8% #194 / 3,222
94th
Poverty Rate 5.7% -54.8% #92 / 3,222
97th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.7%
Native Born
4.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$112,805 +50.1% vs nat'l
Rank #78 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$53,490 +29.6% vs nat'l
Rank #155 of 3,222
95th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.7% −54.8% vs nat'l
Rank #92 of 3,222
97th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.7% −48.7% vs nat'l
Rank #546 of 3,222
83th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.7% +26.7% vs nat'l
Rank #208 of 3,222
94th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.9 min +4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,065 of 3,222
67th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$400,400 +42.0% vs nat'l
Rank #286 of 3,222
91th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,591 +36.8% vs nat'l
Rank #194 of 3,222
94th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.1% +27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #348 of 3,222
89th percentile
82.1% Homeownership

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Health

95.6% of residents in Hanover County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.

95.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #411 of 3,222
87th percentile

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.