COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Campbell County

Virginia · 47,572 residents · 503.207 sq mi

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Campbell County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,212. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $61,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.0

US median: 33.0

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 7%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

47,572

−7%vs 2000

vs 51,078 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

95 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 102 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.0

−11%vs 2000

vs 38.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202455K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,212

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,280 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,061

−33%vs 2000

vs $18,134 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

10.1%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$61,600

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $87,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$330

+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $427 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

77.5%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.3% in 2000

22.5% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−4%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic82.8%(42,298)

Black14.6%(7,465)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(423)

Asian0.6%(313)

Other0%

Diversity Score34.6%(17,652)

1990

White, non-Hispanic85%(40,445)

Black14.4%(6,861)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(166)

Asian0.2%(110)

Other0.3%(156)

Diversity Score32.7%(15,551)

Diversity Score

−5%vs 2000

vs 35 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.9%

−1.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

66.1%

−7.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.5%

+0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.8 min

+31%vs 2000

vs 14.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campbell County, Virginia?

Campbell County, Virginia has about 47,572 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Campbell County, Virginia earns about $27,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Campbell County, Virginia expensive?

In Campbell County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $61,600, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Campbell County, Virginia?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Campbell County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Campbell County, Virginia?

About 10.1% of people in Campbell County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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