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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Patrick County

Virginia · 19,407 residents · 482.954 sq mi
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Patrick County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,705. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,500. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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
19,407
+11%since 1990
from 17,473 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.5
+5%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,705
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,287 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,574
+50%since 1990
from $10,411 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$333
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
19.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(16,203)
Black7.1%(1,248)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(51)
Asian0%(6)
Diversity Score17.5%(3,058)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(17,667)
Black6.1%(1,178)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(363)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score19.1%(3,705)
Diversity Score
19
+9%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.2%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 23.3 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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PATRICK COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patrick County, Virginia?

Patrick County, Virginia has about 19,407 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Patrick County, Virginia earns about $28,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Patrick County, Virginia expensive?

In Patrick County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Patrick County, Virginia?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Patrick County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Patrick County, Virginia?

About 13.4% of people in Patrick County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Patrick County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Patrick County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,934 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 302.01Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 302.02Census Tract 301.02Census Tract 301.01
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 24171ZIP 24053ZIP 24133ZIP 24120ZIP 24185ZIP 24076ZIP 24082
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