Dinwiddie County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dinwiddie County is located in Virginia with a total population of 28,083. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dinwiddie County is 43.4 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dinwiddie County is $83,898. This is 8% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $246,100. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Dinwiddie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dinwiddie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.6% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 91.3%.