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Bath County

Virginia · 4,209 residents · 529.202 sq mi
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Bath County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,481. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 839 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,400. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 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 51.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,209
−17%since 2000
from 5,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.1
+22%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Bath County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,481
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,463
+49%since 2000
from $23,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$168,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,645)
Black6.3%(317)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(18)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(836)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(3,841)
Black2.7%(114)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(73)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other2.3%(96)
Diversity Score17.3%(726)
Segregation Score25.9%(1,090)
Diversity Score
17
+4%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath County, Virginia?

Bath County, Virginia has about 4,209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bath County, Virginia earns about $55,481 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 $168,400, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Bath County, Virginia?

About 17.4% 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 18.7% of people in Bath County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bath County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bath County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 590 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9201.02Census Tract 9201.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 24445ZIP 24460ZIP 24484ZIP 24412
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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