2023 ACS Census Data · Population 30,431
Mecklenburg County is a small county in Virginia with a population of 30,431. The median household income is $51,691, 21% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.4%, median home value is $169,400, and 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
30,431
2023 estimate
Rank #1466 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,691
Household
Rank #2578 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$169,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #1657 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1685 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.
50.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
31% below Virginia avg·21% below national avg
Poverty Rate
34% below Virginia avg·16% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
12% below Virginia avg·12% 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 →
$33,014
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
39% below Virginia avg·19% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
29% below Virginia avg·13% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above Virginia avg·1% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% above Virginia avg·1% below national avg
Housing Units
19,184
Households
13,395
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 →
$1,285
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
71.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
27% below Virginia avg·12% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Virginia avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.9%
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