Population 7,427 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rappahannock County
Household size in Rappahannock County
| Period | Rappahannock County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Rappahannock County average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Washington area overall, where it has 2.77 people. Household size has climbed from 2.30 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Rappahannock County
| Period | Rappahannock County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.8 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.2 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.4 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Rappahannock County skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.4, 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 47.9, mirroring the country. Few Virginia counties are older: only nine 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 Rappahannock County
| Period | Rappahannock County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Rappahannock County than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Rappahannock County
Renters in Rappahannock County
| Period | Rappahannock County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Rappahannock County own their homes; 26.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. The renter share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Rappahannock County
| Period | Rappahannock County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rappahannock County: 22.6% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Rappahannock County
| Period | Rappahannock County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Rappahannock County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 Rappahannock County
| Period | Rappahannock County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $939 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,006 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,002 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,402 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$463 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rappahannock County pays $1,402 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $463 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest 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 Rappahannock County
Bachelor's degrees in Rappahannock County
| Period | Rappahannock County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Rappahannock County than nationally: 32.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the north.
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 Rappahannock County
| Period | Rappahannock County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.1% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.3% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Rappahannock County is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. The share with a diploma is up 11.0 points from 2006–10, 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 Rappahannock County
| Period | Rappahannock County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Rappahannock County: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of Virginia's 133 counties have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Rappahannock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock County | 2.63 | 50.4 | 9.6% | 26.6% | 22.6% | 1981 | $1,402 | 32.5% | 91.1% | 9.7% |
| Fauquier County | 2.84 | 42.4 | 8.5% | 21.2% | 7.5% | 1989 | $1,817 | 40.7% | 92.3% | 2.7% |
| Page County | 2.45 | 46.2 | 9.9% | 28.2% | 16.8% | 1973 | $882 | 14.3% | 82.5% | 5.6% |
| Manassas City | 3.17 | 35.3 | 12.6% | 28.5% | 3.3% | 1985 | $1,893 | 33.7% | 81.2% | 3.9% |
| Manassas Park City | 3.71 | 36.3 | 12.9% | 33.5% | 6.4% | 1983 | $2,042 | 25.7% | 78.8% | 5.5% |
| Prince William County | 3.21 | 37.1 | 12.2% | 25.7% | 4.5% | 1993 | $2,274 | 44.9% | 90.0% | 4.6% |
| Charles County | 2.84 | 39.3 | 11.6% | 17.9% | 5.4% | 1992 | $1,956 | 33.7% | 94.6% | 4.8% |
| Pendleton County | 2.53 | 50.5 | 5.8% | 15.1% | 35.5% | 1977 | $759 | 18.3% | 89.5% | 7.7% |
| Calvert County | 2.85 | 41.0 | 8.0% | 12.8% | 7.9% | 1989 | $1,810 | 37.4% | 95.0% | 2.7% |
| Talbot County | 2.33 | 49.9 | 10.0% | 24.9% | 14.6% | 1982 | $1,411 | 40.0% | 92.1% | 4.2% |
| Dorchester County | 2.42 | 43.9 | 12.0% | 34.4% | 16.2% | 1974 | $1,144 | 18.8% | 85.5% | 6.5% |
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 Rappahannock 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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