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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Virginia by County
Population: Age 40 and over
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 48.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,232,676.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 31 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 162,458,898.
• Rank within US : N/A

Highland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 64.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 1,480.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 90 of 3143

Norton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 1,991.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 738 of 3143

Emporia City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 2,449.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2832 of 3143

Lexington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 2,649.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3112 of 3143

Bath County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 64.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 2,658.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 79 of 3143

Craig County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 2,729.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 652 of 3143

Covington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 2,796.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2214 of 3143

Buena Vista City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,006.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2712 of 3143

Galax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,601.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1177 of 3143

Bland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 60.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,752.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 240 of 3143

Franklin City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,009.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2326 of 3143

Surry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 61.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,045.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 177 of 3143

King and Queen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 62.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,159.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 166 of 3143

Charles City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 63.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,182.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 133 of 3143

Rappahannock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 61.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,591.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 177 of 3143

Radford City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,052.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3137 of 3143

Richmond County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,158.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 595 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,165.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1379 of 3143

Sussex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,560.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1641 of 3143

Greensville County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,594.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2109 of 3143

Williamsburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,752.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3105 of 3143

Mathews County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 68.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,810.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 34 of 3143

Charlotte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,169.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1065 of 3143

Essex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,307.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 314 of 3143

Lunenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,515.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1019 of 3143

Poquoson City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,566.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1544 of 3143

Martinsville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,604.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2359 of 3143

Middlesex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 64.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,006.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 85 of 3143

Manassas Park City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,173.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2917 of 3143

Northampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 61.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,397.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 202 of 3143

Falls Church City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,471.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1836 of 3143

Lancaster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 70.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,667.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 20 of 3143

Amelia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,762.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 473 of 3143

Dickenson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,908.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 484 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,040.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 542 of 3143

Nottoway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,303.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1245 of 3143

Northumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 69.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,420.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 27 of 3143

Colonial Heights City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,706.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2499 of 3143

Brunswick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,766.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 799 of 3143

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,852.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 301 of 3143

Appomattox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,899.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1158 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,971.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 352 of 3143

Bristol City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,085.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1083 of 3143

Giles County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,094.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 869 of 3143

Prince Edward County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,106.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2969 of 3143

Nelson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 62.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,130.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 167 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,166.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 363 of 3143

Buckingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,422.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 766 of 3143

Grayson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 61.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,428.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 184 of 3143

King William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,622.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1593 of 3143

Southampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,409.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 459 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,646.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1962 of 3143

Hopewell City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,829.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2527 of 3143

Fredericksburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,987.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3085 of 3143

Waynesboro City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,995.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2407 of 3143

Westmoreland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,017.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 389 of 3143

Patrick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 64.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,200.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 103 of 3143

Fairfax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,388.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2724 of 3143

Buchanan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,639.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 276 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,424.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 595 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,753.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 314 of 3143

Salem City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,817.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2034 of 3143

Staunton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,962.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2034 of 3143

Winchester City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 13,105.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2568 of 3143

New Kent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 13,271.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1302 of 3143

Page County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 13,289.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 682 of 3143

King George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 13,317.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2458 of 3143

Rockbridge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 60.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 13,573.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 252 of 3143

Dinwiddie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 14,722.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1488 of 3143

Petersburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 14,852.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2820 of 3143

Russell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 15,061.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 352 of 3143

Fluvanna County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 15,350.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 926 of 3143

Caroline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 15,387.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2429 of 3143

Wythe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 16,162.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 527 of 3143

Goochland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 62.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 16,376.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 167 of 3143

Smyth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 16,836.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 542 of 3143

Harrisonburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 17,037.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3124 of 3143

Amherst County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 17,074.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1019 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 17,329.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 314 of 3143

Prince George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 17,435.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3014 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 17,915.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 372 of 3143

Powhatan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 17,948.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 578 of 3143

Manassas City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 18,161.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2932 of 3143

Charlottesville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 18,330.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3021 of 3143

Wise County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 18,666.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1344 of 3143

Accomack County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 19,153.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 497 of 3143

Halifax County with South Boston City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 19,235.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 542 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 19,248.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 553 of 3143

Orange County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 19,627.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1570 of 3143

Botetourt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 60.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 20,585.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 240 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 20,983.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1912 of 3143

Danville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 21,297.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1912 of 3143

Tazewell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 22,108.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 718 of 3143

Isle of Wight County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 22,123.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 799 of 3143

Gloucester County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 22,327.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 619 of 3143

Louisa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 22,622.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 609 of 3143

Shenandoah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 24,398.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 993 of 3143

Culpeper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 26,764.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2214 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 29,303.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 378 of 3143

Lynchburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 29,305.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3101 of 3143

Campbell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 29,985.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1019 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 31,403.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 420 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 31,772.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 484 of 3143

Pittsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 59.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 35,347.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 344 of 3143

York County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 35,402.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2056 of 3143

Fauquier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 38,452.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1641 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.9 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 38,536.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3058 of 3143

Rockingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 42,952.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1983 of 3143

Portsmouth City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 43,355.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2797 of 3143

Augusta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 56.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 43,734.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 682 of 3143

Bedford City and County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 57.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 46,601.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 484 of 3143

James City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 58.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 47,271.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 415 of 3143

Roanoke City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 47,421.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2389 of 3143

Suffolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 47,475.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2407 of 3143

Frederick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 48,759.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1728 of 3143

Roanoke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 54.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 52,612.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1019 of 3143

Albemarle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 56,959.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2109 of 3143

Hanover County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.1 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 59,889.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1267 of 3143

Hampton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.3 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 62,309.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2747 of 3143

Spotsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 70,678.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2389 of 3143

Alexandria City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 71,387.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2724 of 3143

Stafford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 72,855.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2797 of 3143

Newport News City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.5 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 76,382.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2962 of 3143

Norfolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 91,639.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3045 of 3143

Richmond City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.0 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 94,059.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2988 of 3143

Arlington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.6 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 100,637.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2920 of 3143

Chesapeake City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 118,223.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2583 of 3143

Henrico County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 165,101.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2214 of 3143

Chesterfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 184,468.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2287 of 3143

Loudoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.2 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 204,177.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2527 of 3143

Virginia Beach City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 213,047.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2596 of 3143

Prince William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.4 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 217,123.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2812 of 3143

Fairfax County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.7 percent.
• People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 558,583.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2309 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/24/2026 2:50 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 Population: Age 40 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.