Rich Creek, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 776, Rich Creek's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rich Creek is a small community located in Virginia, within Giles County. The total population is 776. It ranks as the 419th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rich Creek is 53.1 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 13.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.9% 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 Rich Creek is $48,750. This is 48% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 127% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $123,200. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Rich Creek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rich Creek has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.9% vs 58.4%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rich Creek, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.