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Bland County

Virginia · 6,824 residents · 357.645 sq mi
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Bland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,552. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,600. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,824
−1%since 2000
from 6,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+8%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Bland County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,552
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,397 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,468
+15%since 2000
from $17,744 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−44.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(6,495)
Black4.1%(285)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(32)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(784)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(6,494)
Black3.3%(228)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(39)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0.2%(16)
Diversity Score10.7%(729)
Diversity Score
11
−6%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bland County, Virginia?

Bland County, Virginia has about 6,824 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bland County, Virginia earns about $41,552 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bland County, Virginia expensive?

In Bland County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $88,600, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Bland County, Virginia?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bland County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bland County, Virginia?

About 11.7% of people in Bland County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bland County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bland County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 310 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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