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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Campbell County

Virginia · 51,078 residents · 503.207 sq mi
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Campbell County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,280. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,078
+7%since 1990
from 47,572 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 95 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
+13%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K49K52K54K57K1990201020202024Campbell County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,280
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,212 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,134
+50%since 1990
from $12,061 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85%(40,445)
Black14.4%(6,861)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(166)
Asian0.2%(110)
Diversity Score32.7%(15,551)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(42,298)
Black14.6%(7,465)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(423)
Asian0.6%(313)
Diversity Score34.6%(17,652)
Diversity Score
35
+6%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Campbell County to nearby counties

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Income$57,947+55%
Home value$229,800+162%
Population81,347+46%
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CAMPBELL COUNTY VS
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Income$62,853+69%
Home value$207,600+137%
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CAMPBELL COUNTY VS
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Income$78,937+112%
Home value$297,400+239%
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CAMPBELL COUNTY VS
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Income$58,000+56%
Home value$144,100+64%
Population11,401−80%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campbell County, Virginia?

Campbell County, Virginia has about 51,078 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Campbell County, Virginia earns about $37,280 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 $87,600, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Campbell County, Virginia?

About 14.6% 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 10.6% of people in Campbell County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Campbell County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Campbell County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,506 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 205Census Tract 204.03Census Tract 201.01Census Tract 204.01Census Tract 202Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 209Census Tract 203Census Tract 206Census Tract 207Census Tract 204.02Census Tract 208
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 24501ZIP 24504ZIP 24588ZIP 24550ZIP 24517ZIP 24538ZIP 24528ZIP 24554ZIP 24571
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