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Rappahannock County

Virginia · 7,348 residents · 266.372 sq mi
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Rappahannock County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,077. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $392,600. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,348
+5%since 2000
from 6,983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+23%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Rappahannock County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,077
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,943 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,731
+96%since 2000
from $23,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+32%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(6,411)
Black5.4%(374)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(91)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(1,146)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(6,444)
Black2.7%(198)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(289)
Asian0.9%(63)
Other3%(222)
Diversity Score24.9%(1,828)
Segregation Score1.4%(105)
Diversity Score
25
+52%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
1
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rappahannock County, Virginia?

Rappahannock County, Virginia has about 7,348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rappahannock County, Virginia earns about $82,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rappahannock County, Virginia expensive?

In Rappahannock County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $392,600, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Rappahannock County, Virginia?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rappahannock County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rappahannock County, Virginia?

About 7.7% of people in Rappahannock County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rappahannock County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rappahannock County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 726 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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