Population 13,462 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Amelia County
Household size in Amelia County
| Period | Amelia County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Amelia County run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.53 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Amelia County
| Period | Amelia County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, Amelia County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Amelia County
| Period | Amelia County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Amelia County: 4.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 8.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Virginia county has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Amelia County
Renters in Amelia County
| Period | Amelia County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Amelia County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Amelia County
| Period | Amelia County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Amelia County than nationally: 7.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Richmond area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Amelia County
| Period | Amelia County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Amelia County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Amelia County
| Period | Amelia County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $718 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $909 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $905 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,152 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$434 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Amelia County pays $1,152 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $434 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Amelia County
Bachelor's degrees in Amelia County
| Period | Amelia County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Amelia County: 19.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Amelia County
| Period | Amelia County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.7% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.2% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Amelia County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.4 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Amelia County
| Period | Amelia County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Amelia County runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Amelia County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia County | 2.46 | 44.2 | 4.2% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,152 | 19.3% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Cumberland County | 2.44 | 47.0 | 13.9% | 24.1% | 15.2% | 1985 | $1,030 | 21.6% | 86.0% | 3.1% |
| Chesterfield County | 2.73 | 39.9 | 11.4% | 23.3% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,842 | 44.0% | 92.7% | 4.5% |
| Prince Edward County | 2.23 | 34.3 | 11.1% | 42.0% | 19.6% | 1977 | $1,067 | 30.0% | 89.0% | 1.2% |
| Colonial Heights City | 2.43 | 40.7 | 15.2% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 1969 | $1,336 | 28.7% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
| Petersburg City | 2.33 | 37.0 | 19.4% | 61.4% | 16.3% | 1970 | $1,164 | 26.3% | 87.3% | 10.1% |
| Hopewell City | 2.52 | 37.2 | 20.3% | 42.1% | 13.0% | 1968 | $1,197 | 13.4% | 89.0% | 8.2% |
| Prince George County | 2.68 | 28.3 | 22.7% | 25.7% | 22.6% | 1994 | $1,650 | 26.9% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Appomattox County | 2.50 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 24.2% | 11.2% | 1981 | $942 | 19.6% | 92.4% | 4.7% |
| Charles City County | 2.28 | 52.5 | 7.7% | 13.7% | 10.9% | 1986 | $1,157 | 17.5% | 87.9% | 3.9% |
| New Kent County | 2.66 | 42.6 | 7.8% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,569 | 38.6% | 94.5% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Amelia County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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