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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bath County

Virginia · 5,048 residents · 529.202 sq mi
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Bath County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,013. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $83,900. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,048
+5%since 1990
from 4,799 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+7%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Bath County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,013
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,203 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,092
+103%since 1990
from $11,369 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $312 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
20.1% rent
2.4
+27%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,490)
Black5.2%(251)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(31)
Asian1.2%(58)
Diversity Score16.6%(798)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,645)
Black6.3%(317)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(18)
Asian0.4%(19)
Diversity Score16.6%(836)
17
Unchangedsince 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
−8%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath County, Virginia?

Bath County, Virginia has about 5,048 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bath County, Virginia earns about $35,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bath County, Virginia expensive?

In Bath County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $83,900, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Bath County, Virginia?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bath County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bath County, Virginia?

About 7.8% of people in Bath County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bath County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bath County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 249 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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