Rockbridge County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,531 | — | #1,747 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,469 | -12.9% | #1,596 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.8 years | +28.0% | #238 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $248,800 | -11.7% | #903 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $925 | -20.5% | #1,308 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.4% | #286 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rockbridge County has a population of 22,531, making it the #1,747 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.8 years, which is 28.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rockbridge County is $65,469, ranking #1,596 out of 3,222 counties — 12.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Rockbridge County is $248,800 (-11.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $925/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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95.2% of residents in Rockbridge County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Rockbridge County, Virginia
Rockbridge County, Virginia has a total population of 22,531, making it the 1,747th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rockbridge County is 49.8 years, which is 28.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rockbridge County is $65,469, which ranks #1,596 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Rockbridge County is $248,800, 11.7% below the national median. Renters in Rockbridge County pay a median gross rent of $925 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rockbridge County, 32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Rockbridge County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.6%).
All data for Rockbridge 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.