Hanover County, VA

County

Cities in Hanover County

Neighborhoods in Hanover County

Neighborhood

Hanover, VA

Blue Star Estates / Henry Clay Heights

Cold Harbor Farms / Gaines Mill

Robin Ridge / Strawhorn

Scotchtown / Green Bay

Mayfield Farms / Windy Hill Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Hanover

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.7%

Households with Children

31.6%

School Enrollment K-12

11,868

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 16.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.6%
Working Age (35-54): 26.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.5%
High School / GED: 24.1%
Some College or Associate's: 27.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.9%
Single Parents: 7.7%
Couples & Adults: 40.6%
Living Alone: 27.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 8.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 56.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 64.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.4%
Caribbean: 1.2%
Other Black: 32.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.3%
Spanish: 2.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 6.3%
College / Graduate: 5.6%
Not Enrolled: 76.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources