Bath County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bath County, Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bath County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bath County, Virginia. The estimated population of Bath County, Virginia is 4,243 people, with a median age of 50.9.

We can look at the total population in Bath County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,243
 -0.12% -4.82%
2020
4,248
 -1.37% -
2019
4,307
 -1.96% -
2018
4,393
 -1.46% -
2017
4,458
 - -

Population of Bath County, Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.2%
85.3%
 +11.61%
Black/African American
3.7%
2.7%
 +37.04%
Native
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
5.7%
 -92.98%
Asian
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
6.1%
 -100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bath County, Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.9 +4.09% 52.9 +6.44% 46.5 -2.92%
2020 48.9 +2.3% 49.7 -0.2% 47.9 +3.23%
2019 47.8 +0.42% 49.8 +5.29% 46.4 -3.33%
2018 47.6 +0.63% 47.3 -1.05% 48 +1.69%
2017 47.3 - 47.8 - 47.2 -

The median age of Bath County, Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 199 +47.65% 180 -26.2% 307 131
10 to 19 426 -116.51% 184 -41.17% 102 106
20 to 29 173 0.28999999999999% 278 +38.7% 112 383
30 to 39 122 +71.3% 290 -16.93% 210 234
40 to 49 318 -29.27% 265 11.99% 216 258
50 to 59 410 0.84% 413 -68.42% 402 169
60 to 69 315 +31.06% 286 +41.33% 418 419
70+ 348 +12.09% 251 +49.01% 385 391

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bath County, Virginia is $55,807.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bath County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,798.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,920.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,714.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bath County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bath County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bath County, Virginia is currently $70,728.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.64% of households in Bath County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bath County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bath County is $31,431.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bath County by the total population of Bath County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bath County, Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bath County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bath County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bath County over the age of 16 is 3,660.

Of those people, a total of 50.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bath County is 49.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 63 54.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 263 66.90% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 232 89.20% 12.40%
30 to 34 years 340 75.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 429 86.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 486 75.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 234 65.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 410 48.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 646 15.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 557 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bath County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,475 51.90% 0.40%
Black or African American 155 30.30% 51.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 12 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19 78.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,456 51.70% 0.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bath County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bath County is 1,816, with median earnings of $35,467.00.

Women in Bath County, Virginia earning approximately 90.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,816 $35,467.00
Male 919 $36,581.00
Female 897 $33,218.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 374 $73,077.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 80 $49,392.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 38 $0.00
Healthcare Support 88 $4,891.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 191 $14,230.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 135 $38,375.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $0.00
Sales 161 $23,422.00
Office and Administrative Support 162 $24,167.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 194 $35,187.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 83 $34,386.00
Production 66 $97,708.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 173 $60,938.00 201 $73,257.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $0.00 43 $57,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 38 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 88 $4,891.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $33,750.00 138 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 35 $0.00 100 $33,750.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 41 $0.00 120 $23,361.00
Office and Administrative Support 65 $7,321.00 97 $24,340.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 194 $35,187.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 83 $34,386.00 0 $0.00
Production 66 $97,708.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $0.00 41 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,823 households in Bath County, with an average household size of 2.22 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,130 families in Bath County with an average family size of 2.8 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 997 63 70 693
Average Household Size 2.64 5.6 2.8 1.25
Total Families 997 63 70 0
Average Household Size 2.64 5.6 2.53 0

Poverty

Of the 1,130 families in Bath County, 9.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bath County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,349 housing units in Bath County, Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,823 54.43%
Vacant 1,526 45.57%

8.51% of the total 3,349 housing units in Bath County are rental units. This is approximately 285 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,419 are occupied by the owner - or 42.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bath County is $628.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bath County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    119
  • Less than $500
    66
  • $500 to $999
    205
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    14
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bath County is $174,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bath County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    39
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    282
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    296
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    178
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    272
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    287
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    46
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bath County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bath County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    838
  • 1940 to 1949
    133
  • 1950 to 1959
    277
  • 1960 to 1969
    294
  • 1970 to 1979
    685
  • 1980 to 1989
    284
  • 1990 to 1999
    311
  • 2000 to 2009
    450
  • 2010 to 2013
    77
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bath County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    13
  • 1 vehicle available
    404
  • 2 vehicles available
    785
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    621

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bath County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bath County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bath County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    41
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    484
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    216
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    235
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    98
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    29
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    273
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    17
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    50
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    122
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    132
  • 90 or more minutes
    53

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Bath County, Virginia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Bath County, Virginia

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