Bland County, VA Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Bland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,197 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 17.3 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.91% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.6 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,345 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bland County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Bland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,201 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.41% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Bland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $186,250 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $682 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.9% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Bland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.9 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Bland County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Bland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Health
Bland County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bland County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.8% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 19.0% | 19.0% |