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Dickenson County

Virginia · 14,124 residents · 330.44 sq mi
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Dickenson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,116. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,300. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
14,124
−14%since 2000
from 16,395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+17%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,116
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,431 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,485
+99%since 2000
from $12,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+40%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(16,163)
Black0.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(70)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(350)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(13,691)
Black0.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(83)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0.9%(124)
Diversity Score4.7%(668)
Segregation Score41.5%(5,865)
Diversity Score
5
+122%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
−6%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 40.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dickenson County, Virginia?

Dickenson County, Virginia has about 14,124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dickenson County, Virginia earns about $30,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dickenson County, Virginia expensive?

In Dickenson County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Dickenson County, Virginia?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dickenson County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dickenson County, Virginia?

About 23.4% of people in Dickenson County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dickenson County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dickenson County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,496 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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