State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

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

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 40,735,661.
• Rank within US : N/A

Virginia

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 837,363.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 7 of 52

Galax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,020.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3088 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,840.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3065 of 3143

Radford City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,904.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3063 of 3143

Norton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 931.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3021 of 3143

Covington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,438.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3010 of 3143

Harrisonburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 11,377.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3010 of 3143

Buchanan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,585.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2994 of 3143

Danville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,021.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2974 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 21,149.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2938 of 3143

Bath County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 943.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2935 of 3143

Martinsville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,096.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2926 of 3143

Hopewell City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,952.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2817 of 3143

Petersburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,198.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2808 of 3143

Winchester City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,749.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2790 of 3143

Prince Edward County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,615.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2747 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,181.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2683 of 3143

Charlottesville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,345.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2631 of 3143

Franklin City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,567.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2599 of 3143

Charlotte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,115.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2550 of 3143

Buena Vista City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,148.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2545 of 3143

Williamsburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,071.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2545 of 3143

Lynchburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 12,787.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2524 of 3143

Nottoway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,527.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3143

Tazewell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,018.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3143

Roanoke City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 17,729.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2482 of 3143

Richmond City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 39,962.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2466 of 3143

Bristol City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,971.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2442 of 3143

King and Queen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,195.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2423 of 3143

Northampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,095.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2401 of 3143

Dickenson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,299.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2339 of 3143

Halifax County with South Boston City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,679.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2339 of 3143

Portsmouth City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 16,414.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2339 of 3143

Wise County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,579.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2322 of 3143

Smyth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,833.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2255 of 3143

Russell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,217.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2241 of 3143

Grayson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,357.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2201 of 3143

Norfolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 35,319.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2201 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,829.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2168 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,854.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2110 of 3143

Lunenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,754.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2095 of 3143

Emporia City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 842.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2078 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,430.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1987 of 3143

Wythe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,232.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1966 of 3143

Brunswick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,055.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1924 of 3143

Pittsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,512.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1859 of 3143

Newport News City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 25,703.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1843 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,662.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1824 of 3143

Greensville County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,149.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1806 of 3143

Appomattox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,310.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1744 of 3143

Lexington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 606.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1744 of 3143

Westmoreland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,614.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1744 of 3143

Accomack County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,564.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1716 of 3143

Craig County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 640.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1671 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,880.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1671 of 3143

Bland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 732.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1653 of 3143

Fredericksburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,525.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1564 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,819.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1430 of 3143

Hampton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 17,002.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1430 of 3143

Buckingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,847.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1386 of 3143

Nelson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,833.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1386 of 3143

Staunton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,007.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1365 of 3143

Essex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,296.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1339 of 3143

Shenandoah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,252.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1206 of 3143

Dinwiddie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,201.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1176 of 3143

Patrick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,997.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1176 of 3143

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,693.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1145 of 3143

Sussex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,060.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1145 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,714.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1145 of 3143

Northumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,401.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1125 of 3143

Page County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,663.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1078 of 3143

Caroline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,490.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1049 of 3143

Waynesboro City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,538.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1049 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,820.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1017 of 3143

Amherst County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,295.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 958 of 3143

Campbell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,882.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 958 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,479.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 958 of 3143

Surry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 685.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 891 of 3143

Lancaster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,096.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 849 of 3143

Rappahannock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 761.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 849 of 3143

Salem City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,391.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 825 of 3143

Louisa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,988.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 785 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,527.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 735 of 3143

Orange County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,667.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 735 of 3143

Rockingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,142.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 735 of 3143

Amelia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,295.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 707 of 3143

Highland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 219.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 676 of 3143

Charles City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 622.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

Chesapeake City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 23,404.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

Suffolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 9,186.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 658 of 3143

Giles County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,534.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 629 of 3143

Fairfax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,211.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 582 of 3143

Prince George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,100.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 542 of 3143

Henrico County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 29,180.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 518 of 3143

Southampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,430.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 495 of 3143

Virginia Beach City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 38,505.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 477 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 838.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 452 of 3143

Bedford City and County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,464.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 370 of 3143

Alexandria City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 12,336.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 337 of 3143

Colonial Heights City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,435.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 337 of 3143

Culpeper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,129.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 337 of 3143

Mathews County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 660.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 328 of 3143

Albemarle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,195.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 301 of 3143

Fluvanna County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,055.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 301 of 3143

Manassas City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,293.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 301 of 3143

Richmond County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 577.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 301 of 3143

King George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,064.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 271 of 3143

Rockbridge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,646.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 271 of 3143

Arlington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 17,249.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 258 of 3143

Middlesex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 759.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 246 of 3143

Roanoke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,870.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 246 of 3143

Chesterfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 26,284.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 218 of 3143

Spotsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,352.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 218 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,047.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 203 of 3143

Fauquier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,013.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 182 of 3143

Frederick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,348.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 182 of 3143

Isle of Wight County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,679.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 182 of 3143

James City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,473.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 182 of 3143

Augusta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,993.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 159 of 3143

Botetourt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,069.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 119 of 3143

Prince William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 29,884.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 119 of 3143

Fairfax County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 67,523.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 98 of 3143

King William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,082.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 98 of 3143

Hanover County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,290.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 90 of 3143

York County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,845.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 79 of 3143

Gloucester County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,012.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 53 of 3143

Goochland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,310.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 45 of 3143

Manassas Park City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 860.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 45 of 3143

New Kent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,154.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 28 of 3143

Stafford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,451.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 28 of 3143

Powhatan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,372.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 25 of 3143

Poquoson City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 565.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 21 of 3143

Loudoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 18,249.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 12 of 3143

Falls Church City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 587.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 8 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/30/2026 12:17 pm.

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: Persons below poverty, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.