Rappahannock County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,427 | — | #2,703 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,380 | +11.0% | #473 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.6 years | +30.1% | #194 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $506,400 | +79.6% | #136 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,290 | +10.9% | #431 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | -18.6% | #849 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rappahannock County has a population of 7,427, making it the #2,703 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.6 years, which is 30.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rappahannock County is $83,380, ranking #473 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 9.2%.
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The median home value in Rappahannock County is $506,400 (+79.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,290/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.4%.
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89.2% of residents in Rappahannock County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% below the national rate.
About Rappahannock County, Virginia
Rappahannock County, Virginia has a total population of 7,427, making it the 2,703rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rappahannock County is 50.6 years, which is 30.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rappahannock County is $83,380, which ranks #473 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2%.
The median home value in Rappahannock County is $506,400, 79.6% above the national median. Renters in Rappahannock County pay a median gross rent of $1,290 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rappahannock County, 33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 40.8 min.
Rappahannock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Other (non-Hispanic) (4.5%).
All data for Rappahannock 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.