Amelia County, Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 13,592 with a growth rate of 0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Amelia County, Virginia is the 104th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 12,741 and has seen a growth of 6.68% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,152 | 112 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 14,040 | 112 | 0.8% |
| 2027 | 13,928 | 112 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 13,816 | 112 | 0.82% |
| 2025 | 13,704 | 112 | 0.82% |
| 2024 | 13,592 | 112 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 13,480 | 112 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 13,368 | 62 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 13,306 | 39 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 13,267 | 209 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 13,058 | 61 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 12,997 | 23 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 12,974 | 169 | 1.32% |
| 2016 | 12,805 | 21 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 12,784 | 71 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 12,713 | 58 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 12,655 | -86 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 12,741 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 12,747 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 12,741 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,787 | 382 | 4.54% |
| 1980 | 8,405 | 813 | 10.71% |
| 1970 | 7,592 | -223 | -2.85% |
| 1960 | 7,815 | -93 | -1.18% |
| 1950 | 7,908 | -587 | -6.91% |
| 1940 | 8,495 | -484 | -5.39% |
| 1930 | 8,979 | -821 | -8.38% |
| 1920 | 9,800 | 1,080 | 12.39% |
| 1910 | 8,720 | -317 | -3.51% |
| 1900 | 9,037 | -31 | -0.34% |
| 1890 | 9,068 | -1,309 | -12.61% |
| 1880 | 10,377 | 499 | 5.05% |
| 1870 | 9,878 | -863 | -8.03% |
| 1860 | 10,741 | 971 | 9.94% |
| 1850 | 9,770 | -550 | -5.33% |
| 1840 | 10,320 | -716 | -6.49% |
| 1830 | 11,036 | -68 | -0.61% |
| 1820 | 11,104 | 510 | 4.81% |
| 1810 | 10,594 | 1,162 | 12.32% |
| 1800 | 9,432 | -8,665 | -47.88% |
| 1790 | 18,097 | 3,945 | 27.88% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,785 | 73.34% |
| Black or African American | 2,714 | 20.34% |
| Two or more races | 842 | 6.31% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,285 | 2.5 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Married | 3,006 | 3.08 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 1,669 | 1.13 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 363 | 3.58 | 89 | 11 |
| Male | 247 | 3.15 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
81.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 764 | 7.86% |
| Associates Degree | 605 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,254 | 12.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 378 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 4,295 | 44.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 640 | 6.58% |
| Some College | 1,788 | 18.39% |
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 | 7,080 | 5,927 | 1,353 |
| Black | 2,168 | 2,016 | 172 |
| 2+ Races | 468 | 370 | 107 |
| Hispanic | 219 | 130 | 64 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 29.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,860 | $62,949 | $25,975 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,875 | $184,464 | $59,167 |
| High School Graduate | $44,154 | $49,835 | $23,866 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,229 | $32,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,991 | $52,857 | $35,958 |
| Some College | $44,893 | $58,673 | $43,281 |
$43,991
Average Earnings
$52,857
Average Male
$35,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.15% of Amelia County, Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,679 | 936 | 9.67% |
| Multiple | 842 | 330 | 39.19% |
| Black | 2,709 | 202 | 7.46% |
11.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.49%
Male Poverty Rate
11.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amelia County, Virginia is Multiple, with 39.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amelia County, Virginia is Black, with 7.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.65% |
| Some College | 9.54% |
| High School | 8.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.35% |
| Female Employed | 8.3% |
| Male Employed | 4.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,526 | $96,541 |
| Households | $66,339 | $81,188 |
| Married Families | $88,795 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,599 | $46,662 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,098
Number of Veterans
974
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 487 |
| Second Gulf War | 196 |
| First Gulf War | 153 |
| Korea | 133 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 351 |
| 75+ | 324 |
| 55 to 64 | 234 |
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 831 | 10.73% |
| Black | 224 | 9.66% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 8.45% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 10.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
77.03%
Born in Amelia County, Virginia
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
0.07%
Naturalized
98.78% of Amelia County, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 77.03% having been born in Virginia. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.