Appomattox County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Appomattox County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51011
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 011
Geography
- Land Area
- 334.22 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 335.46 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.370725
- Longitude
- -78.810940
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,506
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,843
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,201 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 302 | 1.8% |
| White | 12,769 | 77.4% |
| Black | 2,828 | 17.1% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 87 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,663 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 1.4% |
| White | 10,155 | 79.1% |
| Black | 2,372 | 18.5% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,610
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,448
- Poverty Rate
- 13.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,310
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,820 | 77.2% |
| Black | 2,637 | 15.9% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,656
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,929 | 33.7% |
| Republican | 5,094 | 43.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,633 | 22.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,558 | 47.7% |
| Female | 6,097 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,757 | 83.7% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 1.5% |
| Black | 1,088 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,430
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,572 | 57.1% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 37.1% |
| Black | 482 | 44.3% |
| Asian | 19 | 32.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,122 | 56.2% |
| Female | 3,308 | 54.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,097 (34.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,255 (19.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,459
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $198,697
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $842
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.