Brunswick County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Brunswick County is located in Virginia with a total population of 15,868. It is the 93rd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brunswick County is 44.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brunswick County is $52,978. This is 42% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $132,700. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Brunswick County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brunswick County is Black or African American, making up 53.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (53.2% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 79.4%.