Rappahannock County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Rappahannock County, Virginia. The estimated population of Rappahannock County, Virginia is 7,400 people, with a median age of 48.2.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,400
+0.54%
+0.56%
2020
7,360
 -0.24% -
2019
7,378
+0.63%
-
2018
7,332
 -0.37% -
2017
7,359
 - -

Population of Rappahannock 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
87.9%
89.2%
 -1.46%
Black/African American
4%
3.8%
 +5.26%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
4%
3.5%
 +14.29%
Asian
0.5%
1.2%
 -58.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
2.1%
 +47.62%
Other
0.2%
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 Rappahannock 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 48.2 -2.03% 45.7 -2.97% 52.1 +2.96%
2020 49.2 -1.8% 47.1 +0.21% 50.6 -3.07%
2019 50.1 0% 47 -4.67% 52.2 +2.15%
2018 50.1 +1.21% 49.3 -0.4% 51.1 +2.4%
2017 49.5 - 49.5 - 49.9 -

The median age of Rappahannock 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 9 257 +35.18% 426 -2.79% 344 384
10 to 19 454 +30.97% 317 -35.64% 591 212
20 to 29 403 -18.19% 351 -10.86% 326 312
30 to 39 279 +27.26% 413 +12.77% 363 467
40 to 49 472 -18.51% 353 1.42% 385 352
50 to 59 529 +7.12% 638 +10.51% 566 705
60 to 69 662 -10.21% 598 -4.48% 579 551
70+ 590 +7.96% 617 +5.06% 627 636

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Rappahannock County, Virginia is $90,307.00.

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 Rappahannock County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,417.00
  • 45 to 64
    $116,552.00
  • 65 and over
    $73,692.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County, Virginia is currently $124,038.00.

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.

15.40% of households in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Rappahannock County is $48,672.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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
    13.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.67%

Employment

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

The total population of Rappahannock County over the age of 16 is 6,138.

Of those people, a total of 59.60% 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 Rappahannock County is 57.40%.

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 269 41.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 252 76.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 386 58.30% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 391 84.70% 4.50%
35 to 44 years 826 91.30% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 841 82.20% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 780 73.70% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 510 54.30% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 1,136 36.30% 2.40%
75 years and over 747 12.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Rappahannock 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 5,585 59.00% 4.10%
Black or African American 288 75.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 56.50% 0.00%
Asian 35 28.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 102 50.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 105 70.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 137 44.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,536 59.30% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County is 3,525, with median earnings of $49,705.00.

Women in Rappahannock County, Virginia earning approximately 78.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,525 $49,705.00
Male 1,895 $55,236.00
Female 1,630 $43,431.00

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 572 $64,233.00
Business and Financial 168 $58,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 113 $141,302.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $62,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $250,001.00
Community and Social Service 85 $78,250.00
Legal 42 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 200 $65,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 112 $40,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $67,039.00
Healthcare Support 120 $28,152.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 141 $37,482.00
Food Preparation and Serving 209 $13,839.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 185 $9,663.00
Personal Care and Service 84 $2,499.00
Sales 284 $207,579.00
Office and Administrative Support 149 $43,705.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 67 $9,594.00
Construction and Extraction 284 $62,865.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 207 $49,375.00
Production 126 $52,958.00
Transportation and Material Moving 100 $19,650.00

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 396 $64,554.00 176 $56,515.00
Business and Financial 78 $34,464.00 90 $74,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 80 $118,333.00 33 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $250,001.00 34 $250,001.00
Community and Social Service 56 $37,727.00 29 $79,917.00
Legal 17 $0.00 25 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 65 $60,114.00 135 $66,211.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $160,694.00 63 $36,806.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 57 $65,461.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 120 $28,152.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $61,000.00 71 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 125 $9,482.00 84 $33,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 110 $23,182.00 75 $6,049.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00 83 $2,499.00
Sales 74 $29,318.00 210 $208,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 141 $43,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $33,672.00 48 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 284 $62,865.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 207 $49,375.00 0 $0.00
Production 54 $52,870.00 72 $53,030.00
Transportation and Material Moving 50 $48,333.00 50 $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 2,773 households in Rappahannock County, with an average household size of 2.66 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 1,966 families in Rappahannock County with an average family size of 3.11 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 1,597 162 207 807
Average Household Size 2.98 4.94 3.85 1.28
Total Families 1,597 162 207 0
Average Household Size 2.97 4.18 3.33 0

Poverty

Of the 1,966 families in Rappahannock County, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Rappahannock 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 3,843 housing units in Rappahannock County, Virginia.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,773 72.16%
Vacant 1,070 27.84%

16.68% of the total 3,843 housing units in Rappahannock County are rental units. This is approximately 641 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,031 are occupied by the owner - or 52.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Rappahannock County is $1,097.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Rappahannock 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
    101
  • Less than $500
    26
  • $500 to $999
    240
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    187
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    117
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    46
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    25
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Rappahannock County is $428,900.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    23
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    15
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    87
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    107
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    413
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    507
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    549
  • $1,000,000 or more
    330

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    829
  • 1940 to 1949
    73
  • 1950 to 1959
    206
  • 1960 to 1969
    251
  • 1970 to 1979
    424
  • 1980 to 1989
    704
  • 1990 to 1999
    546
  • 2000 to 2009
    717
  • 2010 to 2013
    93
  • 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 Rappahannock County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    46
  • 1 vehicle available
    519
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,172
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,036

Commuting to Work

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

40.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Rappahannock 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
    220
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    182
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    229
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    261
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    208
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    160
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    316
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    68
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    155
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    256
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    557
  • 90 or more minutes
    361

Summary

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Places in Rappahannock County, Virginia

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