State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Virginia by County
Poverty: Persons below 150% of poverty
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 65,652,285.
• Rank within US : N/A

Virginia

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,366,605.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 11 of 52

Radford City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,784.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3074 of 3143

Martinsville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,161.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3005 of 3143

Danville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 15,512.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2980 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,716.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2971 of 3143

Galax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,420.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2959 of 3143

Norton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,338.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2956 of 3143

Hopewell City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,512.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2951 of 3143

Harrisonburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 15,999.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2907 of 3143

Buchanan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,478.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2835 of 3143

Bath County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,348.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2776 of 3143

Grayson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,806.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2737 of 3143

Dickenson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,463.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2723 of 3143

Charlotte County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,687.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2698 of 3143

Petersburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 10,785.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2698 of 3143

Covington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,768.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2622 of 3143

Halifax County with South Boston City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 10,356.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2602 of 3143

Franklin City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,522.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2597 of 3143

Prince Edward County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,240.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2580 of 3143

Winchester City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,341.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2580 of 3143

Emporia City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,639.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2535 of 3143

Tazewell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 11,476.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2496 of 3143

Bristol City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,992.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2477 of 3143

Wise County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 9,695.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Smyth County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,501.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2447 of 3143

Roanoke City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 28,481.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2435 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,094.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2435 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 14,492.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2426 of 3143

Charlottesville City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,274.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2357 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 25,061.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2322 of 3143

Russell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,176.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2322 of 3143

Buena Vista City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,698.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2273 of 3143

Richmond City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 60,815.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2273 of 3143

Brunswick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,792.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2252 of 3143

Lunenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,051.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2237 of 3143

Lynchburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 18,831.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2210 of 3143

Accomack County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,953.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2196 of 3143

Portsmouth City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 25,711.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2185 of 3143

Nottoway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,724.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2152 of 3143

Pittsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 15,846.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2152 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,712.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2121 of 3143

Westmoreland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,943.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2121 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,838.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2112 of 3143

Northampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,112.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2075 of 3143

Norfolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 56,207.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2051 of 3143

Greensville County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,086.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1971 of 3143

Essex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,601.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1877 of 3143

Patrick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,152.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1792 of 3143

Wythe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,749.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1792 of 3143

Amelia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,175.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1764 of 3143

Buckingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,497.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1710 of 3143

King and Queen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,575.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1710 of 3143

Lancaster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,461.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1644 of 3143

Newport News City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 40,691.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1586 of 3143

Hampton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 30,146.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1554 of 3143

Shenandoah County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 9,985.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1535 of 3143

Appomattox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,673.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1512 of 3143

Sussex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,055.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1512 of 3143

Fredericksburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,777.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1454 of 3143

Waynesboro City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,886.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1417 of 3143

Williamsburg City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,339.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1383 of 3143

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,157.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1372 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,982.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1359 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 11,393.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1325 of 3143

Campbell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 11,565.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1307 of 3143

Amherst County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,404.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3143

Staunton City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,067.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1257 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 10,483.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1121 of 3143

Charles City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,320.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1092 of 3143

Surry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,285.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1073 of 3143

Nelson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,880.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1053 of 3143

Manassas Park City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,255.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1021 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,864.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1005 of 3143

Rappahannock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,400.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 961 of 3143

Lexington City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 784.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 938 of 3143

Middlesex County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,917.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 927 of 3143

Richmond County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,364.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 878 of 3143

Salem City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,233.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 878 of 3143

Giles County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,014.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 862 of 3143

Rockbridge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,058.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 862 of 3143

Page County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,240.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 821 of 3143

Prince George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,364.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 796 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,095.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 779 of 3143

Louisa County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,779.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 756 of 3143

Bland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 914.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 742 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,645.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 696 of 3143

Caroline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,138.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 680 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,494.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 665 of 3143

Rockingham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 13,521.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 593 of 3143

Craig County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 755.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 565 of 3143

Suffolk City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 15,354.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 528 of 3143

Bedford City and County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,388.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 483 of 3143

Mathews County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,294.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 453 of 3143

Augusta County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 11,215.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 421 of 3143

Fairfax City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,500.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 383 of 3143

Chesapeake City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 36,263.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 373 of 3143

Dinwiddie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,998.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 361 of 3143

Northumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,747.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 361 of 3143

Orange County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,364.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 361 of 3143

Virginia Beach City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 65,191.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 350 of 3143

Culpeper County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,437.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 335 of 3143

Henrico County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 47,120.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 328 of 3143

Southampton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,338.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 328 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,938.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 313 of 3143

Fluvanna County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,552.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 278 of 3143

Roanoke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,796.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 278 of 3143

Highland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 303.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 267 of 3143

Colonial Heights City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,368.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 245 of 3143

Alexandria City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 20,057.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 221 of 3143

Isle of Wight County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,976.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 204 of 3143

King George County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,403.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 193 of 3143

Spotsylvania County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 17,168.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 162 of 3143

Frederick County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 10,872.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 154 of 3143

Chesterfield County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 43,126.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 148 of 3143

Botetourt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,931.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 142 of 3143

King William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,085.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 128 of 3143

Manassas City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,876.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 128 of 3143

Gloucester County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,369.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 121 of 3143

Albemarle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 11,703.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 114 of 3143

Prince William County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 53,275.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 114 of 3143

Poquoson City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,317.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 94 of 3143

Arlington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 24,116.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 88 of 3143

Fauquier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,529.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 82 of 3143

New Kent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,361.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 74 of 3143

Fairfax County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 112,572.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 70 of 3143

Clarke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,436.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 67 of 3143

Hanover County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 10,516.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 63 of 3143

James City County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,568.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 63 of 3143

Powhatan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,691.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 51 of 3143

York County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,293.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 51 of 3143

Stafford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 13,857.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 40 of 3143

Loudoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 26,594.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 6 of 3143

Goochland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,392.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 4 of 3143

Falls Church City

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 788.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/01/2025 8:59 pm.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Poverty: Persons below 150% of poverty, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.