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Demographic Data Report for Virginia by County
Poverty: Families below poverty
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 7,181,779.
Rank within US : N/A

Virginia

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 144,243.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 14 of 52

Norton City

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 221.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3095 of 3143

Martinsville City

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 730.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3059 of 3143

Hopewell City

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,194.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2986 of 3143

Buchanan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 967.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2946 of 3143

Danville City

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,923.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2940 of 3143

Petersburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,248.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2932 of 3143

Lee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 983.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2895 of 3143

Dickenson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 641.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2860 of 3143

Radford City

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 430.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2841 of 3143

Covington City

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 275.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2832 of 3143

Buena Vista City

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 301.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2812 of 3143

Charlotte County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 454.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2787 of 3143

Waynesboro City

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 812.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2749 of 3143

Emporia City

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 208.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2644 of 3143

Brunswick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 552.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2624 of 3143

Wise County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,334.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2586 of 3143

Tazewell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,512.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2568 of 3143

Galax City

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 236.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2532 of 3143

Westmoreland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 604.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2458 of 3143

Portsmouth City

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,055.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2448 of 3143

Prince Edward County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 544.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2443 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 972.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2417 of 3143

Richmond City

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 5,684.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2408 of 3143

Roanoke City

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,856.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2404 of 3143

Norfolk City

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 6,613.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2361 of 3143

Smyth County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,034.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2353 of 3143

Russell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 795.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2322 of 3143

Newport News City

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 5,458.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2291 of 3143

Surry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 231.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2271 of 3143

Franklin City

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 268.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2248 of 3143

Accomack County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,135.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2229 of 3143

Bristol City

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 504.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2219 of 3143

Buckingham County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 464.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2206 of 3143

Northampton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 390.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2159 of 3143

Halifax County with South Boston City

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 997.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2120 of 3143

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 442.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3143

Northumberland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 363.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2095 of 3143

Pittsylvania County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,898.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2081 of 3143

Lynchburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,906.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2062 of 3143

Wythe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 850.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1966 of 3143

Grayson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 446.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1957 of 3143

Henry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,275.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1937 of 3143

Harrisonburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 978.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1897 of 3143

Franklin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,571.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1863 of 3143

Hampton City

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,589.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1862 of 3143

Appomattox County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 439.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1843 of 3143

Carroll County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 798.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1787 of 3143

Charles City County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 174.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1734 of 3143

Lunenburg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 282.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1732 of 3143

Charlottesville City

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 859.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1727 of 3143

Scott County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 517.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1692 of 3143

Fredericksburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 562.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1665 of 3143

Nelson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.5 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 384.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1629 of 3143

Essex County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1581 of 3143

Bath County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 104.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1563 of 3143

Nottoway County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 307.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1505 of 3143

Warren County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 919.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1490 of 3143

Orange County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 853.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1415 of 3143

Washington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,269.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1410 of 3143

Page County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 525.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1379 of 3143

Colonial Heights City

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 421.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1332 of 3143

Montgomery County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,572.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1319 of 3143

Lancaster County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 238.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1264 of 3143

Winchester City

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 486.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1228 of 3143

Staunton City

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 510.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1213 of 3143

Suffolk City

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,955.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1140 of 3143

Amelia County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 277.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1133 of 3143

Patrick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 380.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1127 of 3143

Dinwiddie County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 529.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1081 of 3143

Greensville County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 153.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1024 of 3143

Salem City

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 471.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 975 of 3143

Alexandria City

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,427.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 938 of 3143

Greene County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 387.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 919 of 3143

Isle of Wight County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 755.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 914 of 3143

Prince George County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 648.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 905 of 3143

Craig County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 97.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 893 of 3143

Shenandoah County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 781.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 884 of 3143

Louisa County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 692.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 880 of 3143

King and Queen County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 127.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 865 of 3143

Williamsburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 164.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 852 of 3143

Pulaski County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 581.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 827 of 3143

Sussex County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 151.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 793 of 3143

Amherst County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 523.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 754 of 3143

Caroline County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 510.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 749 of 3143

Bland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 94.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 735 of 3143

King William County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 319.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 690 of 3143

Giles County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 670 of 3143

Campbell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 890.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 661 of 3143

Middlesex County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 178.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 646 of 3143

Virginia Beach City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 7,238.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 625 of 3143

Chesapeake City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 3,927.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 611 of 3143

Richmond County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 601 of 3143

Madison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 225.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 585 of 3143

Henrico County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 4,823.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 562 of 3143

Bedford City and County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,293.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 504 of 3143

Augusta County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,129.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 493 of 3143

Mathews County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 106.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 468 of 3143

Southampton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 245.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 454 of 3143

Rockingham County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,131.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 452 of 3143

Culpeper County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 700.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 435 of 3143

Highland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 32.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 425 of 3143

Gloucester County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 510.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 400 of 3143

Spotsylvania County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,813.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 395 of 3143

Fairfax City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 290.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 390 of 3143

Floyd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 218.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 378 of 3143

Botetourt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 429.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 319 of 3143

Rockbridge County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 288.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 318 of 3143

Chesterfield County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 4,415.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 313 of 3143

Manassas City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 453.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 307 of 3143

King George County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 317.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 285 of 3143

Cumberland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 117.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 275 of 3143

Fairfax County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 12,626.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 270 of 3143

Frederick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,010.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 251 of 3143

Arlington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,093.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 231 of 3143

Prince William County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 4,735.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 221 of 3143

Roanoke County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,043.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 220 of 3143

Fauquier County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 756.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 215 of 3143

Powhatan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 318.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 163 of 3143

Hanover County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,095.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 161 of 3143

James City County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 791.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 156 of 3143

Rappahannock County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 72.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 149 of 3143

New Kent County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 229.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 126 of 3143

York County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 649.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 125 of 3143

Albemarle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 906.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 112 of 3143

Stafford County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 1,233.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 90 of 3143

Lexington City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 28.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 82 of 3143

Poquoson City

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 108.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 66 of 3143

Fluvanna County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 185.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 47 of 3143

Manassas Park City

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 90.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 42 of 3143

Loudoun County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 2,471.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 38 of 3143

Goochland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 132.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 25 of 3143

Clarke County

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 54.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 11 of 3143

Falls Church City

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
Families (Below Poverty) : The number of families (below poverty) is 42.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 9 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 04/26/2024 2:20 am.
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.

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