Bland County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bland County is located in Virginia with a total population of 6,211. It is the 127th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bland County is 47.1 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 14.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bland County is $61,375. This is 33% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $157,100. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Bland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.1% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 91.1%.