2023 ACS Census Data · Population 13,920
Dickenson County is a small county in Virginia with a population of 13,920. The median household income is $43,831, 33% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.2%, median home value is $101,100, and 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 56% below the national average.
Population
13,920
2023 estimate
Rank #2228 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$43,831
Household
Rank #2958 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$101,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2923 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
10.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #3161 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.
48.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
42% below Virginia avg·33% below national avg
Poverty Rate
56% below Virginia avg·35% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
29% below Virginia avg·29% 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 →
$26,070
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
64% below Virginia avg·52% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
36% below Virginia avg·21% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% above Virginia avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
28% above Virginia avg·22% above national avg
Housing Units
7,352
Households
5,717
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$976
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
63% below Virginia avg·56% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% below Virginia avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
30.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.0%
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