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Dinwiddie County

Virginia · 27,947 residents · 503.886 sq mi
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Dinwiddie County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,485. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $185,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,947
+14%since 2000
from 24,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+13%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K25K27K29K1990201020202024Dinwiddie County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,485
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,582 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,351
+59%since 2000
from $19,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(15,735)
Black33.5%(8,221)
Hispanic / Latino1%(237)
Asian0.3%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(14,250)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(17,346)
Black29%(8,115)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,128)
Asian0.4%(119)
Other1.6%(461)
Diversity Score62.6%(17,506)
Segregation Score28.9%(8,075)
Diversity Score
63
+8%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dinwiddie County, Virginia?

Dinwiddie County, Virginia has about 27,947 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dinwiddie County, Virginia earns about $65,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dinwiddie County, Virginia expensive?

In Dinwiddie County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $185,200, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Dinwiddie County, Virginia?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dinwiddie County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dinwiddie County, Virginia?

About 11.1% of people in Dinwiddie County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dinwiddie County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dinwiddie County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,987 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 8403Census Tract 8402Census Tract 8405Census Tract 8406.01Census Tract 8401.02Census Tract 8406.02Census Tract 8401.01Census Tract 8404Census Tract 9801
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 23803ZIP 23885ZIP 23841ZIP 23872ZIP 23833ZIP 23840ZIP 23830ZIP 23850ZIP 23894
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