State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Virginia by County
Poverty: Families below poverty
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

Virginia

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 148,713.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 14 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 7,273,175.
• Rank within US : N/A

Highland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 14.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 31 of 3143

Richmond County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 41.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 31 of 3143

Falls Church City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 82.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 34 of 3143

Powhatan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 240.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 49 of 3143

Botetourt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 262.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 53 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 83.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 67 of 3143

Loudoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,480.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 67 of 3143

Gloucester County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 335.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 79 of 3143

Manassas Park City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 116.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 79 of 3143

York County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 629.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 79 of 3143

Goochland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 256.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 91 of 3143

Stafford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,375.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 101 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 144.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 120 of 3143

New Kent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 266.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 120 of 3143

Hanover County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,185.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 159 of 3143

James City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 878.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 159 of 3143

Poquoson City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 147.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 159 of 3143

Frederick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,000.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 182 of 3143

Roanoke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,054.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 182 of 3143

Fairfax County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 11,877.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 196 of 3143

Mathews County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 94.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 196 of 3143

Rappahannock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 86.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 209 of 3143

Arlington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,135.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 224 of 3143

Amelia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 185.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 261 of 3143

Augusta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 939.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 261 of 3143

King William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 249.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 283 of 3143

Prince William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 5,528.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 283 of 3143

Fairfax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 275.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 319 of 3143

Albemarle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,403.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 341 of 3143

Chesterfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 5,001.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 341 of 3143

Fauquier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 965.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 341 of 3143

Bedford City and County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,149.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 363 of 3143

King George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 368.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 363 of 3143

Fluvanna County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 392.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 415 of 3143

Isle of Wight County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 573.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 415 of 3143

Spotsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,077.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 438 of 3143

Giles County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 236.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 485 of 3143

Rockbridge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 352.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 485 of 3143

Alexandria City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,030.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 576 of 3143

Charles City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 108.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 596 of 3143

Middlesex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 187.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 596 of 3143

Northumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 212.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 621 of 3143

Southampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 290.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 653 of 3143

Henrico County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 5,336.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 673 of 3143

Culpeper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 902.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 716 of 3143

Essex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 157.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 716 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 269.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 716 of 3143

Lancaster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 201.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 716 of 3143

Rockingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,454.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Salem City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 426.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 831 of 3143

Louisa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 769.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 856 of 3143

Virginia Beach City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 8,124.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 856 of 3143

Manassas City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 714.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 893 of 3143

Chesapeake City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 4,714.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Suffolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,824.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,013.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 951 of 3143

Colonial Heights City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 354.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1052 of 3143

Prince George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 753.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1081 of 3143

Sussex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 187.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1081 of 3143

Amherst County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 614.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1114 of 3143

Orange County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 792.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1114 of 3143

Campbell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,131.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1149 of 3143

Greensville County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 173.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1239 of 3143

Williamsburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 216.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1239 of 3143

Caroline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 655.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1260 of 3143

Staunton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 497.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1260 of 3143

Surry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 164.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1260 of 3143

Nelson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 315.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1294 of 3143

Shenandoah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 935.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1294 of 3143

Patrick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 414.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1363 of 3143

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 322.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 332.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,675.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Fredericksburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 502.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1481 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,395.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1501 of 3143

Waynesboro City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 514.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1501 of 3143

Page County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 548.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1534 of 3143

Dinwiddie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 671.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1567 of 3143

Charlottesville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 827.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1617 of 3143

Hampton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,184.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1617 of 3143

Pittsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,514.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1642 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 824.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1642 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,011.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1689 of 3143

Nottoway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 341.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1742 of 3143

Appomattox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 447.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1758 of 3143

Radford City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 235.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1758 of 3143

Wythe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 785.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1787 of 3143

Bland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 156.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1843 of 3143

Buckingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 424.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1892 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 883.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1910 of 3143

Craig County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 133.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1910 of 3143

Accomack County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 988.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1959 of 3143

Russell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 763.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1959 of 3143

Grayson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 443.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1977 of 3143

Newport News City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 4,703.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1977 of 3143

Westmoreland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 526.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2009 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,391.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2027 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 894.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2075 of 3143

King and Queen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 234.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2093 of 3143

Brunswick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 455.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3143

Prince Edward County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 509.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 661.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Halifax County with South Boston City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,004.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Smyth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 928.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Northampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 419.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2240 of 3143

Norfolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 6,361.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2260 of 3143

Lynchburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,005.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2294 of 3143

Bristol City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 508.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2311 of 3143

Harrisonburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,080.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2311 of 3143

Richmond City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 5,693.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2311 of 3143

Lexington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 129.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2328 of 3143

Lunenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 365.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2353 of 3143

Tazewell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,395.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2413 of 3143

Wise County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,232.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2427 of 3143

Dickenson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 538.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2441 of 3143

Franklin City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 313.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2455 of 3143

Roanoke City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,044.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2494 of 3143

Winchester City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 830.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2523 of 3143

Portsmouth City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,406.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2567 of 3143

Bath County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 160.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2678 of 3143

Buena Vista City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 261.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2702 of 3143

Emporia City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 205.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2719 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 897.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2789 of 3143

Buchanan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 863.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2870 of 3143

Martinsville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 548.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2870 of 3143

Hopewell City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,055.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2915 of 3143

Charlotte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 544.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2947 of 3143

Danville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,873.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2953 of 3143

Norton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 163.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2953 of 3143

Petersburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,291.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2987 of 3143

Covington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 291.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3006 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,223.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3058 of 3143

Galax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
• Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 398.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3086 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/22/2026 6:04 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Poverty: Families below poverty, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.