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Patrick County

Virginia · 17,608 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 $46,941. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,700. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
17,608
−9%since 2000
from 19,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+25%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,941
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,705 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,939
+79%since 2000
from $15,574 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(17,667)
Black6.1%(1,178)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(363)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(3,705)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(15,577)
Black4.7%(831)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(567)
Asian0.2%(43)
Other1.3%(228)
Diversity Score22.6%(3,976)
Segregation Score23.7%(4,167)
Diversity Score
23
+18%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Patrick County, Virginia?

Patrick County, Virginia has about 17,608 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Patrick County, Virginia earns about $46,941 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 $123,700, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Patrick County, Virginia?

About 14.9% 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 12.9% 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 135 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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7 ZIP codes
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