Giles County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Giles County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51071
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 071
Geography
- Land Area
- 357.23 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.34 sq mi
- Total Area
- 361.56 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.318072
- Longitude
- -80.698321
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,448
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,208
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,242 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 1.2% |
| White | 15,607 | 94.9% |
| Black | 446 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,056 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 1.1% |
| White | 12,591 | 95.3% |
| Black | 333 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,557
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,585
- Poverty Rate
- 9.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,534
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,570 | 94.0% |
| Black | 456 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,449
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,011 | 35.0% |
| Republican | 4,608 | 40.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,830 | 24.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,554 | 48.5% |
| Female | 5,895 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,467 | 91.4% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 1.4% |
| Black | 31 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,668
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,234 | 50.0% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 32.9% |
| Black | 6 | 19.4% |
| Asian | 27 | 39.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,863 | 51.5% |
| Female | 2,805 | 47.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,517 (37.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,133 (17.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,338
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $154,639
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $763
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.3%
- Public Transit
- 1.2%
- Work From Home
- 2.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.