Mecklenburg County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,516 | — | #1,464 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,045 | -24.1% | #2,326 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.2 years | +26.5% | #273 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $192,600 | -31.7% | #1,490 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $823 | -29.2% | #1,939 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.7% | #2,188 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mecklenburg County has a population of 30,516, making it the #1,464 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mecklenburg County is $57,045, ranking #2,326 out of 3,222 counties — 24.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Mecklenburg County is $192,600 (-31.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $823/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.3%.
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94.2% of residents in Mecklenburg County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Mecklenburg County, Virginia has a total population of 30,516, making it the 1,464th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mecklenburg County is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mecklenburg County is $57,045, which ranks #2,326 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Mecklenburg County is $192,600, 31.7% below the national median. Renters in Mecklenburg County pay a median gross rent of $823 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mecklenburg County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Mecklenburg County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).
All data for Mecklenburg 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.