Brodnax, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 414, Brodnax's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Brodnax is a small community located in Virginia, within Mecklenburg County. The total population is 414. It ranks as the 506th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brodnax is 34.5 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brodnax is $82,396. This is 12% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.4%. This is 76% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $127,500. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Brodnax is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 46.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brodnax is Black or African American, making up 53.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (22.0%) is well below the state average of 58.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (53.9% vs 18.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.9% vs 11.0%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brodnax, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.