Giles County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Giles County is located in Virginia with a total population of 16,610. It is the 90th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Giles County is 45.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Giles County is $64,819. This is 29% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $143,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Giles County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Giles County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.3% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 91.2%.