Patrick County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,512 | — | #2,013 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,038 | -29.4% | #2,595 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.8 years | +33.2% | #146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,400 | -45.6% | #2,184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $716 | -38.4% | #2,665 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -7.4% | #1,180 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Patrick County has a population of 17,512, making it the #2,013 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.8 years, which is 33.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Patrick County is $53,038, ranking #2,595 out of 3,222 counties — 29.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Patrick County is $153,400 (-45.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $716/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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94.6% of residents in Patrick County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Patrick County, Virginia
Patrick County, Virginia has a total population of 17,512, making it the 2,013th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Patrick County is 51.8 years, which is 33.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Patrick County is $53,038, which ranks #2,595 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Patrick County is $153,400, 45.6% below the national median. Renters in Patrick County pay a median gross rent of $716 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Patrick County, 15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.4 min.
Patrick County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Patrick 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.