Campbell County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Campbell County is located in Virginia with a total population of 55,398. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Campbell County is 43.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Campbell County is $62,608. This is 31% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $199,200. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Campbell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 90.5%.