Mecklenburg County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mecklenburg County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51117
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 117
Geography
- Land Area
- 625.31 sq mi
- Water Area
- 53.92 sq mi
- Total Area
- 679.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.687256
- Longitude
- -78.368959
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 30,042
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,440
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,296 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 747 | 2.5% |
| White | 18,471 | 61.5% |
| Black | 9,881 | 32.9% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,031 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 409 | 1.7% |
| White | 15,538 | 63.6% |
| Black | 8,089 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 194 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 192 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,516
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,635
- Poverty Rate
- 15.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,829
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,792 | 61.6% |
| Black | 9,895 | 32.4% |
| Asian | 301 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,714
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,146 | 46.7% |
| Republican | 7,104 | 32.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,464 | 20.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,018 | 46.1% |
| Female | 11,696 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,850 | 54.6% |
| Hispanic | 377 | 1.7% |
| Black | 8,318 | 38.3% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,928
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,526 | 55.1% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 32.1% |
| Black | 3,715 | 44.7% |
| Asian | 58 | 36.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,041 | 50.3% |
| Female | 5,887 | 50.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,395 (28.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,737 (20.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,315
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $208,187
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $858
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.