Appomattox County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Appomattox County is located in Virginia with a total population of 16,424. It is the 92nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Appomattox County is 43.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Appomattox County is $62,337. This is 31% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $189,200. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Appomattox County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.