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Tappahannock

Virginia · 2,193 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 $36,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,300. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,193
+6%since 2000
from 2,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
822 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Tappahannock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,895
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,462
+31%since 2000
from $17,862 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
56.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(898)
Black48.9%(1,072)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(73)
Asian1.2%(27)
Other3.8%(83)
Diversity Score71.9%(1,577)
Diversity Score
72
+11%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tappahannock, Virginia?

Tappahannock, Virginia has about 2,193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tappahannock, Virginia?

The typical household in Tappahannock, Virginia earns about $36,895 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 $157,300, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Tappahannock, Virginia?

About 22.0% 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 30.2% 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 643 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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