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Campbell County

Virginia · 55,696 residents · 503.207 sq mi
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Campbell County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
55,696
+9%since 2000
from 51,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K49K52K54K57K1990201020202024Campbell County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,319
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,280 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,173
+55%since 2000
from $18,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(42,884)
Black13.9%(7,761)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,815)
Asian1.1%(601)
Other3.2%(1,790)
Diversity Score45.8%(25,512)
Segregation Score21.1%(11,763)
Diversity Score
46
+33%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campbell County, Virginia?

Campbell County, Virginia has about 55,696 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Campbell County, Virginia earns about $52,319 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 $159,400, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Campbell County, Virginia?

About 23.5% 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 10.5% 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 8,124 residents, a change of about 17 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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