Rockbridge County, VA

County

Cities in Rockbridge County

Neighborhoods in Rockbridge County

Neighborhood

Rockbridge, VA

Wades Mill / Bustleburg

Gilmore Mills / Natural Bridge

Buffalo Forge / Maple Grove

Collierstown / Effinger

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

Demographics of Rockbridge

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.8%

Households with Children

20.8%

School Enrollment K-12

2,059

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.3%
School Age (5-17): 13.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.4%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.1%
Seniors (65+): 27.4%

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: 8.9%
High School / GED: 33.5%
Some College or Associate's: 24.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.8%

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: 13.1%
Single Parents: 7.8%
Couples & Adults: 46.5%
Living Alone: 32.6%

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: 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 2.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
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: 35.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 65.0%

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: 67.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
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: 97.6%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.1%
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: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 80.6%

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