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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Appomattox County

Virginia · 16,119 residents · 334.224 sq mi
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Appomattox County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,457. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,119
+18%since 2000
from 13,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+9%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024Appomattox County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,457
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,507 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,889
+54%since 2000
from $18,086 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+31%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(10,377)
Black22.9%(3,132)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(65)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.6%(6,244)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(12,155)
Black17.8%(2,877)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(344)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other2.3%(367)
Diversity Score46.6%(7,511)
Segregation Score9.2%(1,486)
Diversity Score
47
+2%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appomattox County, Virginia?

Appomattox County, Virginia has about 16,119 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Appomattox County, Virginia?

The typical household in Appomattox County, Virginia earns about $55,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Appomattox County, Virginia expensive?

In Appomattox County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $160,600, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Appomattox County, Virginia?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Appomattox County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Appomattox County, Virginia?

About 13.5% of people in Appomattox County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Appomattox County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Appomattox County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,821 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 402Census Tract 403Census Tract 401.01Census Tract 401.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 24522ZIP 23958ZIP 24593
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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