Clover, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 696, Clover'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

Clover is a small community located in Virginia, within Halifax County. The total population is 696. It ranks as the 430th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clover is 33.4 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 35.6% of the population under 18, Clover has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clover is $52,577. This is 44% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.8%. This is 211% 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 7.8%. This is 84% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $203,700. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clover is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (38.6% vs 18.3%).

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 91.9%. Notably, 21.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clover, 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.