Giles County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Giles 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 Giles County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Giles County, Virginia. The estimated population of Giles County, Virginia is 16,764 people, with a median age of 45.1.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,764
+0.02%
-0.61%
2020
16,760
 -0.07% -
2019
16,772
 -0.25% -
2018
16,814
 -0.31% -
2017
16,867
 - -

Population of Giles 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
94.4%
95.1%
 -0.74%
Black/African American
1.9%
2.4%
 -20.83%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
1.6%
 +12.50%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.5%
 +220.00%
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 Giles 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 45.1 +0.89% 44.7 +2.52% 45.4 -0.22%
2020 44.7 0% 43.6 +0.23% 45.5 -0.22%
2019 44.7 +0.45% 43.5 +1.16% 45.6 +0.66%
2018 44.5 +0.23% 43 +0.23% 45.3 0%
2017 44.4 - 42.9 - 45.3 -

The median age of Giles 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 9 873 +21.11% 982 +4.51% 1,071 1,022
10 to 19 1,023 -22.67% 893 -5.24% 807 843
20 to 29 907 -2.73% 948 -1.08% 882 932
30 to 39 945 -12.23% 817 +25.1% 833 1,031
40 to 49 1,155 -1.39% 1,280 -31.56% 1,136 912
50 to 59 1,204 +16.4% 1,096 +11.16% 1,411 1,220
60 to 69 1,149 -20.72% 1,262 -6.7% 927 1,179
70+ 1,017 +12.9% 1,316 +6.76% 1,154 1,404

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Giles County, Virginia is $57,911.00.

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 Giles County.

  • Under 25
    $61,579.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,700.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,419.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,039.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Giles 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 Giles County, Virginia is currently $67,057.00.

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.

2.30% of households in Giles 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 Giles County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    28.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Giles County is $28,945.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Giles 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 Giles 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
    8.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.16%

Employment

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

The total population of Giles County over the age of 16 is 13,723.

Of those people, a total of 57.00% 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 Giles County is 55.80%.

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 702 41.20% 1.40%
20 to 24 years 822 62.30% 1.00%
25 to 29 years 992 93.20% 6.30%
30 to 34 years 911 91.30% 5.60%
35 to 44 years 1,901 73.90% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 2,394 75.00% 0.70%
55 to 59 years 1,337 76.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,111 58.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,084 15.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,469 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Giles 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 13,161 56.40% 1.80%
Black or African American 217 86.20% 15.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 59 67.80% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 283 57.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 231 62.30% 3.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,011 56.20% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Giles 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 Giles County is 7,654, with median earnings of $40,677.00.

Women in Giles County, Virginia earning approximately 64.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,654 $40,677.00
Male 4,140 $48,043.00
Female 3,514 $31,006.00

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 504 $60,982.00
Business and Financial 262 $52,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 121 $60,592.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $78,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $49,583.00
Community and Social Service 124 $48,837.00
Legal 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 452 $40,217.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $16,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 411 $52,852.00
Healthcare Support 354 $17,155.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 134 $35,000.00
Law Enforcement 126 $47,685.00
Food Preparation and Serving 413 $16,005.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 403 $25,855.00
Personal Care and Service 127 $26,463.00
Sales 608 $30,797.00
Office and Administrative Support 688 $36,163.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $18,750.00
Construction and Extraction 627 $48,091.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 328 $61,466.00
Production 1,183 $50,528.00
Transportation and Material Moving 305 $43,656.00

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 307 $66,250.00 197 $50,625.00
Business and Financial 83 $74,112.00 179 $44,107.00
Computer and Mathematical 72 $68,750.00 49 $40,927.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $78,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $53,000.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 115 $49,099.00
Legal 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $47,813.00 367 $27,321.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 34 $21,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 58 $38,333.00 353 $53,867.00
Healthcare Support 29 $12,604.00 325 $20,117.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 134 $35,000.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 97 $47,535.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $18,750.00 298 $15,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 319 $28,958.00 84 $23,095.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 127 $26,463.00
Sales 236 $87,722.00 372 $16,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 143 $33,250.00 545 $38,105.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $18,750.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 627 $48,091.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 328 $61,466.00 0 $0.00
Production 899 $53,549.00 284 $33,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 270 $43,250.00 35 $63,177.00

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 6,824 households in Giles County, with an average household size of 2.44 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 4,237 families in Giles County with an average family size of 3.07 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 3,350 328 559 2,587
Average Household Size 3.05 3.2 3.74 1.27
Total Families 3,350 328 559 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.81 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 4,237 families in Giles County, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Giles 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 8,312 housing units in Giles County, Virginia.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,824 82.10%
Vacant 1,488 17.90%

16.57% of the total 8,312 housing units in Giles County are rental units. This is approximately 1,377 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,208 are occupied by the owner - or 62.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Giles County is $705.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Giles 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
    239
  • Less than $500
    303
  • $500 to $999
    938
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    123
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $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 Giles County is $133,700.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    563
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,106
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,417
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    802
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    650
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    510
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    141
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,032
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,242
  • 1950 to 1959
    827
  • 1960 to 1969
    889
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,339
  • 1980 to 1989
    808
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,298
  • 2000 to 2009
    618
  • 2010 to 2013
    259
  • 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 Giles County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    427
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,632
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,825
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,940

Commuting to Work

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

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Giles 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
    370
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    826
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    875
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    616
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    585
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    457
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,230
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    332
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    686
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,024
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    199
  • 90 or more minutes
    211

Summary

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

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Places in Giles County, Virginia

We have data for 8 places in Giles County, Virginia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.