Mecklenburg County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mecklenburg County is located in Virginia with a total population of 30,431. It is the 58th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mecklenburg County is 48.8 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.1% 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 Mecklenburg County is $51,691. This is 43% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 75% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $169,400. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mecklenburg County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (32.9% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 86.0%.