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Rockbridge County

Virginia · 22,307 residents · 596.548 sq mi
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Rockbridge County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,900. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,307
+7%since 2000
from 20,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+15%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,417
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,035 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,753
+29%since 2000
from $18,356 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+55%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(19,775)
Black2.9%(610)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(120)
Asian0.4%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(2,010)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(20,915)
Black2.6%(585)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(296)
Asian0.5%(103)
Other1%(222)
Diversity Score13.1%(2,929)
Diversity Score
13
+36%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockbridge County, Virginia?

Rockbridge County, Virginia has about 22,307 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockbridge County, Virginia earns about $44,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rockbridge County, Virginia expensive?

In Rockbridge County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $180,900, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Rockbridge County, Virginia?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rockbridge County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rockbridge County, Virginia?

About 12.4% of people in Rockbridge County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rockbridge County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rockbridge County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,957 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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