2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,610
Giles County is a small county in Virginia with a population of 16,610. The median household income is $64,819, near the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9%, median home value is $143,500, and 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 25% below the national average.
Population
16,610
2023 estimate
Rank #2063 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,819
Household
Rank #1457 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$143,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #2122 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2271 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.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% below Virginia avg·0% below national avg
Poverty Rate
31% above Virginia avg·41% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Virginia avg·4% 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 →
$33,792
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
48% below Virginia avg·31% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
32% below Virginia avg·16% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% above Virginia avg·8% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
41% above Virginia avg·37% above national avg
Housing Units
8,316
Households
6,769
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 →
$1,164
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.5%
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
38% below Virginia avg·25% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Virginia avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.9%
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