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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hanover County

Virginia · 86,320 residents · 467.573 sq mi
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Hanover County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,223. Population has grown 36% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $146,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% 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

86,320
+36%since 1990
from 63,306 in 1990
1990 – 2025
185 / sq mi
+36%since 1990
from 135 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+9%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
58K73K88K103K118K1990201020202024Hanover County
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,223
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,683 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,120
+53%since 1990
from $16,463 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$146,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$686
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
84.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
15.7% rent
2.5
+11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(56,504)
Black9.9%(6,237)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(330)
Asian0.5%(346)
Diversity Score25.2%(15,978)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(75,753)
Black9.3%(8,026)
Hispanic / Latino1%(847)
Asian0.8%(669)
Diversity Score25.3%(21,819)
25
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.7%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.6%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover County, Virginia?

Hanover County, Virginia has about 86,320 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hanover County, Virginia earns about $59,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanover County, Virginia expensive?

In Hanover County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $146,800, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover County, Virginia?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hanover County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanover County, Virginia?

About 3.6% of people in Hanover County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanover County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanover County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,014 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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