Patrick County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Patrick County has a population of 17,512 residents and a median age of 51.8 years, making it the #2,013 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.7%. The median home value is $153,400, and the median household income is $53,038, which is 29% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Patrick County, 15.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 55.1% below the national average, ranking #2,803 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Patrick County is 72.2 years. 19.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.4% of adults in Patrick County smoke , 40.8% are obese , and 21.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 51.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 32.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 24.3 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.3% of children in Patrick County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 19.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Patrick County is 65.9%. The mean commute time is 34.4 min, which is 24.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Patrick County voted Republican with a margin of 60.5%. The vote was 19.4% Dem / 79.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.