Population 17,512 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Patrick County
Household size in Patrick County
| Period | Patrick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Patrick County are small: just 2.23 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.51, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Patrick County
| Period | Patrick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.9 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Patrick County skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.4, in line with the national trend. Few Virginia counties are older: only eight of 133.
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 Patrick County
| Period | Patrick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in Patrick County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only 12 have 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 Patrick County
Renters in Patrick County
| Period | Patrick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.1% of households in Patrick County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About six in ten owners (59.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 4.4 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 Patrick County
| Period | Patrick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.4% of the housing in Patrick County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 Patrick County
| Period | Patrick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Patrick County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Patrick County
| Period | Patrick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $441 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $543 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $550 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $727 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$286 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Patrick County runs $727 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $286 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
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 Patrick County
Bachelor's degrees in Patrick County
| Period | Patrick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Patrick County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.2%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only 12 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Patrick County
| Period | Patrick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Patrick County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points, as it has nationally. Patrick County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Virginia counties.
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 Patrick County
| Period | Patrick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Patrick County has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Patrick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick County | 2.23 | 51.4 | 6.5% | 23.1% | 21.4% | 1980 | $727 | 15.2% | 84.4% | 2.7% |
| Henry County | 2.37 | 47.7 | 10.8% | 24.8% | 16.2% | 1974 | $784 | 15.9% | 84.3% | 4.0% |
| Martinsville City | 2.42 | 37.4 | 15.6% | 44.6% | 17.8% | 1957 | $828 | 22.2% | 88.5% | 3.0% |
| Carroll County | 2.32 | 49.0 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 1982 | $745 | 17.2% | 85.9% | 5.8% |
| Galax City | 2.32 | 43.9 | 17.6% | 43.7% | 14.2% | 1966 | $752 | 19.1% | 84.4% | 5.1% |
| Grayson County | 2.26 | 48.6 | 6.5% | 19.6% | 28.4% | 1975 | $736 | 15.5% | 85.3% | 3.6% |
| Danville City | 2.18 | 40.8 | 16.1% | 52.2% | 14.2% | 1962 | $861 | 19.3% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
| Pittsylvania County | 2.36 | 47.6 | 11.7% | 21.3% | 14.4% | 1981 | $876 | 16.0% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
| Halifax County | 2.46 | 46.1 | 13.9% | 25.4% | 21.2% | 1976 | $876 | 19.3% | 83.4% | 4.1% |
| Washington County | 2.41 | 46.6 | 8.3% | 24.2% | 13.3% | 1983 | $885 | 26.4% | 90.6% | 2.9% |
| Bristol City | 2.38 | 45.6 | 17.7% | 36.4% | 19.3% | 1965 | $867 | 24.0% | 89.6% | 7.0% |
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 Patrick 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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