Clinchco, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 268, Clinchco'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

Clinchco is a small community located in Virginia, within Dickenson County. The total population is 268. It ranks as the 552nd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clinchco is 45.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clinchco is $42,000. This is 55% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.6%. This is 158% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $40,900. Housing costs are 89% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Clinchco is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clinchco has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.4% vs 58.4%). The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

2.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 94% 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 87.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clinchco, 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.