Dillwyn, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 459, Dillwyn'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

Dillwyn is a small community located in Virginia, within Buckingham County. The total population is 459. It ranks as the 491st most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dillwyn is 54.3 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 8.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.1% 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 Dillwyn is $52,794. This is 43% 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 6.9%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $150,000. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Dillwyn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dillwyn is Black or African American, making up 54.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 45.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.0% vs 18.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dillwyn, 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.