Patrick County, VA

County

Cities in Patrick County

Neighborhoods in Patrick County

Neighborhood

Patrick, VA

Critz / Patrick Springs

Five Forks / Sheppards Mill

Woolwine / Elamsville

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

Demographics of Patrick

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.1%

Households with Children

21.3%

School Enrollment K-12

1,552

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 13.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.2%
Seniors (65+): 27.6%

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: 15.5%
High School / GED: 35.9%
Some College or Associate's: 33.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.1%

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: 15.8%
Single Parents: 5.5%
Couples & Adults: 42.8%
Living Alone: 35.9%

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: 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 5.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 32.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 67.9%

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: 57.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.1%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 41.6%

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: 56.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 40.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

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: 96.9%
Spanish: 2.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 1.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 82.2%

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