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Rockbridge County

Virginia · 22,650 residents · 596.548 sq mi
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Rockbridge County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,133. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,300. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,650
+9%since 2000
from 20,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+20%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,133
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,035 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,177
+81%since 2000
from $18,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+45%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(20,357)
Black2.5%(565)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(513)
Asian0.8%(181)
Other2.1%(477)
Diversity Score18.7%(4,226)
Segregation Score19.2%(4,346)
Diversity Score
19
+93%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rockbridge County, Virginia?

Rockbridge County, Virginia has about 22,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rockbridge County, Virginia earns about $54,133 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 $206,300, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Rockbridge County, Virginia?

About 27.6% 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 12.5% 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 4,300 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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11 ZIP codes
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