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Brunswick County

Virginia · 15,849 residents · 566.24 sq mi
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Brunswick County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,111. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,600. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
15,849
−14%since 2000
from 18,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+22%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Brunswick County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,111
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,288 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,493
+64%since 2000
from $14,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(7,629)
Black56.6%(10,416)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(231)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(11,580)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(6,457)
Black54.1%(8,573)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(387)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other2.8%(448)
Diversity Score67.9%(10,765)
Segregation Score27.4%(4,348)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brunswick County, Virginia?

Brunswick County, Virginia has about 15,849 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brunswick County, Virginia earns about $46,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brunswick County, Virginia expensive?

In Brunswick County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Brunswick County, Virginia?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brunswick County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brunswick County, Virginia?

About 19.5% of people in Brunswick County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brunswick County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Brunswick County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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12 ZIP codes
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