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Tappahannock

Virginia · 2,375 residents · 2.669 sq mi
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Tappahannock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,419. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,200. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,375
+15%since 2000
from 2,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
890 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
−2%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Tappahannock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,419
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,719
+22%since 2000
from $17,862 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
56.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+63%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(1,128)
Black41.4%(857)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian2.5%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(1,343)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(1,076)
Black47.5%(1,128)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(84)
Asian1.9%(44)
Other0.8%(18)
Diversity Score69.8%(1,658)
Diversity Score
70
+7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
58.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tappahannock, Virginia?

Tappahannock, Virginia has about 2,375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tappahannock, Virginia?

The typical household in Tappahannock, Virginia earns about $39,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tappahannock, Virginia expensive?

In Tappahannock, Virginia, the median home is worth about $179,200, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Tappahannock, Virginia?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tappahannock, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tappahannock, Virginia?

About 15.1% of people in Tappahannock, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tappahannock, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tappahannock, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 825 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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