Rappahannock County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rappahannock County is located in Virginia with a total population of 7,409. It is the 121st most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rappahannock County is 50.1 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.5% 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 Rappahannock County is $98,125. This is 8% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 69% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $490,200. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rappahannock County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

35.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 91.8%. Notably, 15.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.