Appomattox County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Appomattox County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Appomattox County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,605 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 49.5 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.95% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,639 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Appomattox County grew by 16.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 16,605 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Appomattox County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 22.5% of residents. That is 6.0 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,999 18.1% -3.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,154 19.0% -3.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,414 20.6% +0.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,737 22.5% +6.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.2% of the people living in Appomattox County and men 47.8%.
- Women 52.2% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 47.8% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Appomattox County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Appomattox County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,786 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.39% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Appomattox County is about 33% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Appomattox County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $91,087 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $854 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.8% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Appomattox County is about 8.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $854 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Appomattox County spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 222 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Appomattox County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.7 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.4 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 222 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,894 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,213 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 671 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Appomattox County is 27 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Appomattox County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Appomattox County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Appomattox County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Appomattox County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.5% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.6% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Appomattox County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Appomattox County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox County, VA | 16,605 | $62,786 #2/3 | $91,087 #3/3 | 26.7 min #3/3 |
| Campbell County, VA | 55,757 | $65,286 | $122,177 | 21.5 min |
| Prince Edward County, VA | 21,996 | $55,516 | $106,617 | 18.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Appomattox County, Virginia.
How big is Appomattox County, Virginia by population?
About 16,605 people live in Appomattox County, Virginia, in 6,639 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 40.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Appomattox County, Virginia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Appomattox County, Virginia has 49 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 57% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Appomattox County, Virginia?
The median home costs 1.5 times the median household income ($91,087 against $62,786), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $854 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Appomattox County, Virginia?
18.7% of adults in Appomattox County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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