Page County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Page County, Virginia has a population of 23,750, the 73rd most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $59,396 and the median home value is $221,800. The poverty rate is 9.5%.
Page County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 60 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Page County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luray | 4,836 | $55,802 | 7.2% | $243,500 |
| Shenandoah | 3,131 | $68,594 | 15.3% | $187,300 |
| Stanley | 1,976 | $59,583 | 11.8% | $197,100 |
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Population Overview
Page County is located in Virginia with a total population of 23,750. It is the 73rd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Page County is 45.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Page County is $59,396. This is 35% lower than the state median of $90,974. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $221,800. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Page County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.4% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.
Education
15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 63% 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 83.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Page County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Page County, Virginia?
Page County has a population of 23,750, making it the 73rd most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Page County?
The median household income in Page County is $59,396 with a poverty rate of 9.5%.
How many cities are in Page County, Virginia?
Page County contains 3 Census-designated places.