Appomattox is a town located in Appomattox County Virginia. Appomattox has a 2024 population of 2,016. It is also the county seat of Appomattox County. Appomattox is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has increased by 5.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,918 in 2020.
The average household income in Appomattox is $55,605 with a poverty rate of 15.99%. The median age in Appomattox is 36 years: 32.7 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Appomattox was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,278 | 61.29% |
| Black or African American | 638 | 30.6% |
| Other race | 96 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 745 | 2.72 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Non Family | 324 | 1.04 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 229 | 3.55 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Female | 123 | 3.85 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 69 | 5.83 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
64.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 5.91% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 6.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 133 | 9.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 2.85% |
| High School Graduate | 731 | 52.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 3.91% |
| Some College | 266 | 18.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 899 | 802 | 158 |
| Black | 427 | 390 | 0 |
| Other Race | 32 | 28 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 3 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $53,036 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,563 | $0 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $37,821 | $58,824 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,018 | $58,306 | $36,324 |
| Some College | $44,545 | $52,105 | $40,789 |
$44,018
Average Earnings
$58,306
Average Male
$36,324
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.44% of Appomattox residents speak only English, while 1.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,206 | 138 | 11.44% |
| Black | 638 | 99 | 15.52% |
| Other | 96 | 84 | 87.5% |
15.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.23%
Male Poverty Rate
18.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Appomattox is Other, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Appomattox is White, with 11.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.6% |
| High School | 17.17% |
| Some College | 5.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 3.43% |
| Female Employed | 2.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,781 | $65,928 |
| Households | $47,795 | $55,605 |
| Married Families | $71,080 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,667 | $35,519 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
73
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 4.36% |
| Black | 29 | 5.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.51%
Born in Appomattox
98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
98.9% of Appomattox residents were born in the United States, with 78.51% having been born in Virginia. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,139 | 24 | 1.13% |
| 2028 | 2,115 | 25 | 1.2% |
| 2027 | 2,090 | 24 | 1.16% |
| 2026 | 2,066 | 25 | 1.22% |
| 2025 | 2,041 | 25 | 1.24% |
| 2024 | 2,016 | 24 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 1,992 | 15 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 1,977 | 33 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 1,944 | 26 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1,918 | 124 | 6.91% |
| 2019 | 1,794 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,794 | 16 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 1,778 | 17 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 1,761 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 1,757 | 15 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 1,742 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,742 | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 1,736 | 14 | 0.81% |
| 2011 | 1,722 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,723 | 0 | 0% |