Farmville is a town located in Prince Edward County Virginia. Farmville has a 2024 population of 7,476. It is also the county seat of Prince Edward County. Farmville is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually and its population has decreased by -0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,482 in 2020.
The average household income in Farmville is $59,319 with a poverty rate of 22.1%. The median age in Farmville is 26.5 years: 27.8 years for males, and 25.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Farmville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,143 | 67.56% |
| Black or African American | 1,886 | 24.77% |
| Two or more races | 232 | 3.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 206 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 118 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.24% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.13% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,590 | 1.93 | 36 | 64 |
| Non Family | 1,525 | 1.41 | 15.7 | 84.3 |
| Married | 784 | 2.68 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Female | 164 | 3.45 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 117 | 1.51 | 0 | 100 |
2.61
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
36.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 5.95% |
| Associates Degree | 179 | 4.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 584 | 14.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 548 | 13.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,395 | 35.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 4.59% |
| Some College | 842 | 21.23% |
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 | 2,292 | 2,136 | 897 |
| Black | 1,361 | 1,225 | 189 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 28 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 74 | 24 |
| Asian | 60 | 42 | 22 |
| Islander | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,058 | $0 | $63,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,739 | $65,294 | $70,417 |
| High School Graduate | $21,305 | $21,596 | $20,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,744 | $30,833 | $36,009 |
| Some College | $36,695 | $46,731 | $35,765 |
$35,744
Average Earnings
$30,833
Average Male
$36,009
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.32% of Farmville residents speak only English, while 4.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,090 | 569 | 18.41% |
| Black | 1,431 | 479 | 33.47% |
| Multiple | 153 | 39 | 25.49% |
22.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.63%
Male Poverty Rate
24.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Farmville is Black, with 33.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Farmville is White, with 18.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.77% |
| High School | 16.42% |
| Some College | 15.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 68.92% |
| Female Employed | 15.82% |
| Male Employed | 6.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,301 | $90,686 |
| Households | $40,282 | $59,319 |
| Married Families | $90,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,661 | $37,085 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
373
Number of Veterans
353
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 120 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| Korea | 80 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 147 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 5.77% |
| Black | 62 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 20 | 16.95% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 5.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.3%
Labor Force Participation
38%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
69.6%
Born in Farmville
94.08%
Native Born
5.92%
Foreign Born
4.64%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
94.08% of Farmville residents were born in the United States, with 69.6% having been born in Virginia. 4.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,470 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 7,471 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 7,472 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2026 | 7,474 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 7,475 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 7,476 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 7,478 | 12 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 7,466 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 7,479 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 7,482 | -324 | -4.15% |
| 2019 | 7,806 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 7,813 | 21 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 7,792 | -242 | -3.01% |
| 2016 | 8,034 | -53 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 8,087 | -48 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 8,135 | 152 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 7,983 | -108 | -1.33% |
| 2012 | 8,091 | -31 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 8,122 | -48 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 8,170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,845 | 799 | 13.22% |
| 1990 | 6,046 | -21 | -0.35% |
| 1980 | 6,067 | 1,736 | 40.08% |
| 1970 | 4,331 | 38 | 0.89% |
| 1960 | 4,293 | -82 | -1.87% |
| 1950 | 4,375 | 900 | 25.9% |
| 1940 | 3,475 | 342 | 10.92% |
| 1930 | 3,133 | 547 | 21.15% |
| 1920 | 2,586 | -385 | -12.96% |
| 1910 | 2,971 | -4,499 | -60.23% |