Hanover County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hanover County is located in Virginia with a total population of 111,652. It is the 17th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hanover County is 42.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hanover County is $109,504. This is 20% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $372,700. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hanover County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

42.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher 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 94.3%. Notably, 16.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.