Campbell County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Campbell 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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C
Health Below 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 | Campbell County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,757 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 110.1 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.09% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.8 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 22,412 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Campbell County grew by 5.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 55,757 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Campbell County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.4% of residents. That is 1.0 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,760 19.3% -2.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 10,896 19.5% -2.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,938 21.4% +1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 11,476 20.6% +4.0 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 51.5% of the people living in Campbell County and men 48.5%.
- Women 51.5% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 48.5% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Campbell County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Campbell County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,286 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.03% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Campbell County is about 30% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Campbell County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $122,177 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $892 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.0% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Campbell County is about 11.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $892 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Campbell County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Campbell County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.9 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,545 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,835 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,249 | 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 Campbell County is 21 minutes, shorter 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
Campbell County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Campbell County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 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
Campbell County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Campbell County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.3% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 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).
Campbell County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
Campbell County, VA is the 2nd largest of the 4 counties compared here, 55,757 residents against a local median of 33,638. The measure that sets Campbell County, VA apart most is median home price: $122,177, 64% below the local median of $337,931.
The counties themselves spread $169,166 on median home price, so Campbell County, VA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Campbell County, VA has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County, VA | 55,757 | $65,286 #3/4 | $122,177 #4/4 | 21.5 min #2/4 |
| Amherst County, VA | 31,478 | $67,755 | $337,931 | 21.9 min |
| Bedford County, VA | 81,013 | $78,883 | $246,352 | 23.4 min |
| Halifax County, VA | 33,638 | $52,426 | $415,518 | 20.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Campbell County, Virginia.
How many people live in Campbell County, Virginia?
About 55,757 people live in Campbell County, Virginia, in 22,412 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 41.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Campbell County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Campbell County, Virginia has 110 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Is Campbell County, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income ($122,177 against $65,286), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $892 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Campbell County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Campbell County, Virginia is only 3.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Campbell County, Virginia have a college degree?
23.6% of adults in Campbell County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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