2023 ACS Census Data · Population 4,123
Bath County is a small rural county in Virginia with a population of 4,123. The median household income is $61,709, 5% below the national average. The poverty rate is 21.1%, median home value is $206,000, and 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 35% below the national average.
Population
4,123
2023 estimate
Rank #2954 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$61,709
Household
Rank #1752 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$206,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1174 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #2665 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% below Virginia avg·5% below national avg
Poverty Rate
63% below Virginia avg·41% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% below Virginia avg·13% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,110
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
21.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
26% below Virginia avg·2% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
28% below Virginia avg·11% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Virginia avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
31% above Virginia avg·26% above national avg
Housing Units
3,336
Households
1,781
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,197
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
47% below Virginia avg·35% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Virginia avg·5% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.8%
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