Tappahannock, VA

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Tappahannock Overview

1,919
TOTAL POPULATION
878
MALE POPULATION
1,041
FEMALE POPULATION
84.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,503
PER CAPITA INCOME
$46,225
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,703
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,893
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
776
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Tappahannock Zip Codes

Tappahannock Area Codes

Race in Tappahannock

The most populous races in Tappahannock are Black / African American (912 | 47.5%), White / Caucasian (889 | 46.3%), and Two or more Races (92 | 4.8%).
Race in Tappahannock
Race# Population% Population
Asian211.1%
Black / African American91247.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino341.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian88946.3%
Two or more Races924.8%
Some other Race50.3%
Total1,919100.0%

Ancestry in Tappahannock

The most populous ancestries reported in Tappahannock are English (289 | 15.1%), Irish (214 | 11.2%), German (144 | 7.5%), American (120 | 6.2%), and Scottish (53 | 2.8%), together accounting for 42.7% of all Tappahannock residents.
Ancestry in Tappahannock
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1206.2%
British251.3%
Cherokee241.3%
Croatian110.6%
Czech80.4%
Dutch70.4%
English28915.1%
European60.3%
French60.3%
French Canadian321.7%
German1447.5%
Indian (Asian)180.9%
Irish21411.2%
Italian382.0%
Korean30.2%
Polish10.1%
Puerto Rican341.8%
Samoan70.4%
Scandinavian60.3%
Scotch-Irish331.7%
Scottish532.8%
Slovak70.4%
Swedish80.4%
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Immigrants in Tappahannock

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tappahannock came from Asia (36 | 1.9%), Eastern Asia (33 | 1.7%), China (18 | 0.9%), Korea (15 | 0.8%), and Hong Kong (7 | 0.4%), together accounting for 5.7% of all Tappahannock residents.
Immigrants in Tappahannock
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia361.9%
China180.9%
Eastern Asia331.7%
Hong Kong70.4%
Korea150.8%
Oceania70.4%
Philippines30.2%
South Eastern Asia30.2%
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Sex and Age in Tappahannock

Sex and Age in Tappahannock

The most populous age groups in Tappahannock are 10 to 14 Years (94 | 10.7%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (163 | 15.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Tappahannock
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53 (6.0%)47 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years71 (8.1%)85 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Years94 (10.7%)57 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years11 (1.3%)21 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Years34 (3.9%)32 (3.1%)
25 to 29 Years36 (4.1%)20 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Years31 (3.5%)163 (15.7%)
35 to 39 Years63 (7.2%)27 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Years31 (3.5%)51 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years37 (4.2%)32 (3.1%)
50 to 54 Years71 (8.1%)50 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years71 (8.1%)80 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years80 (9.1%)68 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years55 (6.3%)99 (9.5%)
70 to 74 Years28 (3.2%)57 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years41 (4.7%)43 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years20 (2.3%)40 (3.8%)
85 Years and over51 (5.8%)69 (6.6%)
Total878 (100.0%)1,041 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Tappahannock

Median Family Size in Tappahannock

Median Family Size in Tappahannock
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple325 (64.9%)1.93
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother176 (35.1%)3.23
Total Families501 (100.0%)2.39

Median Household Size in Tappahannock

Median Household Size in Tappahannock
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple325 (32.6%)1.98
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother176 (17.6%)3.44
Non-family496 (49.7%)1.13
Total Households997 (100.0%)1.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Tappahannock

Out of a total of 997 households in Tappahannock, 501 (50.2%) are family households, while 496 (49.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 350, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 448.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tappahannock
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-448 (44.9%)
2-Person Households350 (35.1%)36 (3.6%)
3-Person Households88 (8.8%)12 (1.2%)
4-Person Households29 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households34 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total501 (50.2%)496 (49.7%)

Female Fertility in Tappahannock

Fertility by Age in Tappahannock

Average fertility rate in Tappahannock is 14.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 238.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Tappahannock
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years5 (100.0%)238.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)14.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tappahannock

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tappahannock
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Tappahannock

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Tappahannock
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)38.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)14.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tappahannock

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tappahannock
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Income in Tappahannock

Income Overview in Tappahannock

Per Capita Income in Tappahannock is $27,503, while median incomes of families and households are $46,225 and $40,703 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,919$27,503
Median Family Income501$46,225
Mean Family Income501$66,617
Median Household Income997$40,703
Mean Household Income997$54,737
Income Deficit501$8,893
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,91948.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,91951.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9190.51

Earnings by Sex in Tappahannock

Average Earnings in Tappahannock are $32,458, $41,150 for men and $21,250 for women, a difference of 48.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Tappahannock
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male401 (48.5%)$41,150
Female426 (51.5%)$21,250
Total827 (100.0%)$32,458

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tappahannock

The most common earnings brackets in Tappahannock are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (70 | 17.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (55 | 12.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tappahannock
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19 (4.7%)55 (12.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99933 (8.2%)29 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (1.5%)39 (9.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (4.0%)24 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)5 (1.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)12 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (0.7%)38 (8.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99918 (4.5%)11 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49911 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99919 (4.7%)5 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99915 (3.7%)26 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99914 (3.5%)51 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99935 (8.7%)27 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (7.7%)37 (8.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9995 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9995 (1.3%)10 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99927 (6.7%)16 (3.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99929 (7.2%)30 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99970 (17.5%)7 (1.6%)
$100,000+45 (11.2%)4 (0.9%)
Total401 (100.0%)426 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tappahannock

Average earnings in Tappahannock are $44,167 for men and $27,750 for women, a difference of 37.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $35,104. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,469, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $6,477.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tappahannock
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$35,104$16,546
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$65,125$70,469
Graduate Degree$68,750$42,386
Total$44,167$27,750

Family Income in Tappahannock

Family Income Brackets in Tappahannock

According to the Tappahannock family income data, there are 117 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.4% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Tappahannock
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006212.4%
$10,000 to $14,999163.2%
$15,000 to $24,999387.6%
$25,000 to $34,999499.8%
$35,000 to $49,99911723.4%
$50,000 to $74,9996513.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996212.4%
$100,000 to $149,9995210.4%
$150,000 to $199,99971.4%
$200,000+336.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tappahannock

2-person families (363 | 72.5%) account for the highest median family income in Tappahannock with $55,938 per family, while 2-person families (363 | 72.5%) have the highest median income of $27,969 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tappahannock
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families363 (72.5%)$55,938
3-Person Families89 (17.8%)$0
4-Person Families19 (3.8%)$41,375
5-Person Families30 (6.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total501 (100.0%)$46,225

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tappahannock

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tappahannock
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners138 (27.5%)$45,789
1 Earner218 (43.5%)$34,643
2 Earners130 (26.0%)$0
3+ Earners15 (3.0%)$0
Total501 (100.0%)$46,225

Household Income in Tappahannock

Household Income Brackets in Tappahannock

With 161 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Tappahannock, accounting for 16.2% of all households. In contrast, only 13 households (1.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Tappahannock
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00016116.1%
$10,000 to $14,99911511.5%
$15,000 to $24,999949.4%
$25,000 to $34,999707.0%
$35,000 to $49,99916016.0%
$50,000 to $74,99913913.9%
$75,000 to $99,999898.9%
$100,000 to $149,99912312.3%
$150,000 to $199,999131.3%
$200,000+333.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Tappahannock

The median household income in Tappahannock is $40,703, with the highest median household income of $46,618 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 308 households (30.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 19 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Tappahannock
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years19 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years321 (32.2%)$0
45 to 64 Years308 (30.9%)$46,618
65+ Years349 (35.0%)$46,020
Total997 (100.0%)$40,703

Poverty in Tappahannock

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tappahannock

With 34.5% poverty level for males and 41.2% for females among the residents of Tappahannock, 12 to 14 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 54 males (91.5%) and 71 females (67.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tappahannock
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (66.0%)16 (34.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years83 (81.4%)71 (67.6%)
12 to 14 Years54 (91.5%)25 (67.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years10 (22.2%)12 (34.3%)
25 to 34 Years30 (44.8%)107 (58.5%)
35 to 44 Years36 (41.9%)41 (52.6%)
45 to 54 Years9 (8.6%)8 (9.8%)
55 to 64 Years19 (12.6%)45 (31.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (12.2%)63 (40.9%)
75 Years and over8 (7.7%)18 (15.0%)
Total293 (34.5%)406 (41.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tappahannock

According to the poverty statistics in Tappahannock, males aged 5 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 90.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tappahannock
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (34.0%)31 (66.0%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (18.6%)34 (32.4%)
12 to 14 Years5 (8.5%)12 (32.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years35 (77.8%)23 (65.7%)
25 to 34 Years37 (55.2%)76 (41.5%)
35 to 44 Years50 (58.1%)37 (47.4%)
45 to 54 Years95 (91.3%)74 (90.2%)
55 to 64 Years132 (87.4%)100 (69.0%)
65 to 74 Years65 (87.8%)91 (59.1%)
75 Years and over96 (92.3%)102 (85.0%)
Total556 (65.5%)580 (58.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tappahannock

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tappahannock show that 6.8% or 22 of the total 325 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 7.7%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tappahannock
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children262 (92.2%)22 (7.7%)
1 or 2 Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total303 (93.2%)22 (6.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tappahannock

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tappahannock
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)94 (80.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)21 (60.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)115 (65.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tappahannock

The poverty data for Tappahannock shows that 22 of the married-couple family households (6.8%) and 115 of the single-parent households (65.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (7.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 94 household (80.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tappahannock
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)94 (80.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)21 (60.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (6.8%)115 (65.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Tappahannock

Employment by Class of Employer in Tappahannock

Among the 732 employed individuals in Tappahannock, private company employees (505 | 69.0%), not-for-profit organizations (60 | 8.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (56 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Tappahannock
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees50569.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)50.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)567.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations608.2%
Local Government Employees283.8%
State Government Employees395.3%
Federal Government Employees395.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total732100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Tappahannock

According to the labor force statistics for Tappahannock, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,512), 51.3% or 776 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 44 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 56 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 32.1% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Tappahannock
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years25 (78.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years47 (71.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years56 (100.0%)9 (16.1%)
30 to 34 Years167 (86.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years103 (59.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years131 (68.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years106 (70.2%)34 (32.1%)
60 to 64 Years59 (39.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years55 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total776 (51.3%)44 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tappahannock

According to labor force statistics for Tappahannock, 68.3% of individuals (622) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (911) are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 43 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 79.0% or 124 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 42.1% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tappahannock
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School57 (69.5%)35 (42.1%)
High School Diploma222 (66.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree219 (64.4%)30 (8.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher124 (79.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total622 (68.3%)63 (6.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Tappahannock

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tappahannock are Community & Social Service (123 | 17.2%), Management (70 | 9.8%), Education Instruction & Library (69 | 9.6%), Education, Arts & Media (36 | 5.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (22 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Tappahannock

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tappahannock, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Community & Social Service (81.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (72.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Tappahannock
OccupationMaleFemale
Management48 (68.6%)22 (31.4%)
Business & Financial18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
Computers & Mathematics8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 23 (18.7%)100 (81.3%)
Education, Arts & Media10 (27.8%)26 (72.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)122 (49.2%)126 (50.8%)
Total (Overall)344 (48.0%)373 (52.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Tappahannock are Healthcare Support (106 | 14.8%), Security & Protection (59 | 8.2%), Firefighting & Prevention (52 | 7.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (15 | 2.1%), and Personal Care & Service (15 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Tappahannock

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Tappahannock, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (88.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (87.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Tappahannock
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13 (12.3%)93 (87.7%)
Security & Protection52 (88.1%)7 (11.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention45 (86.5%)7 (13.5%)
Law Enforcement7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total (Category)80 (39.2%)124 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)344 (48.0%)373 (52.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tappahannock are Sales & Related (101 | 14.1%), and Office & Administration (58 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Tappahannock

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Tappahannock
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related52 (51.5%)49 (48.5%)
Office & Administration5 (8.6%)53 (91.4%)
Total (Category)57 (35.8%)102 (64.1%)
Total (Overall)344 (48.0%)373 (52.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tappahannock are Construction & Extraction (26 | 3.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Tappahannock

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Tappahannock
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)344 (48.0%)373 (52.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tappahannock are Material Moving (47 | 6.6%), Production (21 | 2.9%), and Transportation (8 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Tappahannock

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Tappahannock
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Transportation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)55 (72.4%)21 (27.6%)
Total (Overall)344 (48.0%)373 (52.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Tappahannock

Employment Industries in Tappahannock

The major employment industries in Tappahannock include Health Care & Social Assistance (175 | 24.4%), Retail Trade (119 | 16.6%), Manufacturing (90 | 12.6%), Educational Services (76 | 10.6%), and Construction (55 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Tappahannock

Employment Industries by Sex in Tappahannock

The Tappahannock industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (86.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tappahannock
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing58 (64.4%)32 (35.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade75 (63.0%)44 (37.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services10 (13.2%)66 (86.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance23 (13.1%)152 (86.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (30.0%)14 (70.0%)
Public Administration27 (87.1%)4 (12.9%)
Total344 (48.0%)373 (52.0%)

Education in Tappahannock

School Enrollment in Tappahannock

The most common levels of schooling among the 413 students in Tappahannock are middle school (151 | 36.6%), elementary school (82 | 19.9%), and kindergarten (74 | 17.9%).
School Enrollment in Tappahannock
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4811.6%
Kindergarten7417.9%
Elementary School8219.9%
Middle School15136.6%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate5814.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total413100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tappahannock

Out of a total of 413 students who are enrolled in schools in Tappahannock, 52 (12.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 361 (87.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (88.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tappahannock
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds25 (52.1%)23 (47.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old149 (95.5%)7 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds146 (96.7%)5 (3.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total361 (87.4%)52 (12.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tappahannock

Education (54 | 16.7%), business (44 | 13.6%), literature & languages (36 | 11.2%), engineering (34 | 10.5%), and psychology (32 | 9.9%) are the most common fields of study among 323 individuals in Tappahannock who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tappahannock
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics72.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural123.7%
Physical & Health Sciences195.9%
Psychology329.9%
Social Sciences257.7%
Engineering3410.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology226.8%
Business4413.6%
Education5416.7%
Literature & Languages3611.2%
Liberal Arts & History134.0%
Visual & Performing Arts165.0%
Communications82.5%
Arts & Humanities10.3%
Total323100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Tappahannock

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tappahannock

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tappahannock are males with 1 vehicle (84, accounting for 23.4%) and females with 1 vehicle (150, making up 24.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tappahannock
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle60 (16.7%)57 (16.3%)
1 Vehicle84 (23.4%)150 (43.0%)
2 Vehicles76 (21.2%)71 (20.3%)
3 Vehicles78 (21.7%)57 (16.3%)
4 Vehicles29 (8.1%)5 (1.4%)
5 or more Vehicles32 (8.9%)9 (2.6%)
Total359 (100.0%)349 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Tappahannock

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tappahannock are 60 to 89 minutes (108 commuters, 16.6%), 5 to 9 minutes (101 commuters, 15.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (95 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Tappahannock
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7812.0%
5 to 9 Minutes10115.5%
10 to 14 Minutes9514.6%
15 to 19 Minutes578.7%
20 to 24 Minutes324.9%
25 to 29 Minutes111.7%
30 to 34 Minutes6510.0%
35 to 39 Minutes81.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes487.4%
60 to 89 Minutes10816.6%
90 or more Minutes497.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Tappahannock

The most common commute times in Tappahannock are 10 to 14 minutes (65 commuters, 21.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (70 commuters, 20.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Tappahannock
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes15 (4.9%)63 (18.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes31 (10.2%)70 (20.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes65 (21.4%)30 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes14 (4.6%)43 (12.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes23 (7.6%)9 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes30 (9.9%)35 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes25 (8.2%)23 (6.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes52 (17.1%)56 (16.1%)
90 or more Minutes49 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tappahannock

The most frequent times of departure to work in Tappahannock are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (47, 15.5%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (54, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tappahannock
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM12 (4.0%)24 (6.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM24 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM47 (15.5%)29 (8.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM45 (14.8%)38 (10.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23 (7.6%)22 (6.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM33 (10.9%)51 (14.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (3.6%)33 (9.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM27 (8.9%)41 (11.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM28 (9.2%)54 (15.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (1.0%)42 (12.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM6 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM10 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)9 (2.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM35 (11.5%)5 (1.4%)
Total304 (100.0%)348 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Tappahannock

Occupancy by Ownership in Tappahannock

Of the total 997 dwellings in Tappahannock, owner-occupied units account for 363 (36.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 634 (63.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Tappahannock
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units36336.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units63463.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units997100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Tappahannock

Occupancy by Household Size in Tappahannock
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household44844.9%
2-Person Household38638.7%
3-Person Household10010.0%
4+ Person Household636.3%
Total Housing Units997100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tappahannock

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tappahannock
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household144 (32.1%)304 (67.9%)
2-Person Household186 (48.2%)200 (51.8%)
3-Person Household28 (28.0%)72 (72.0%)
4+ Person Household5 (7.9%)58 (92.1%)
Total Housing Units363 (36.4%)634 (63.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tappahannock

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tappahannock
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9 (10.3%)78 (89.7%)
High School Diploma93 (37.0%)158 (62.9%)
College/Associate Degree144 (32.4%)300 (67.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher117 (54.4%)98 (45.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tappahannock

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tappahannock
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21922.0%
35 to 44 Years12112.1%
45 to 54 Years737.3%
55 to 64 Years23523.6%
65 to 74 Years18919.0%
75 to 84 Years787.8%
85 Years and Over828.2%
Total997100.0%

Housing Finances in Tappahannock

Median Income by Occupancy in Tappahannock

Median Income by Occupancy in Tappahannock
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied363 (36.4%)$61,875
Renter-Occupied634 (63.6%)$21,719
Average997 (100.0%)$40,703

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tappahannock

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tappahannock
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (1.7%)76 (12.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)79 (12.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (3.0%)104 (16.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (5.5%)47 (7.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99911 (3.0%)16 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (2.8%)60 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99970 (19.3%)90 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99974 (20.4%)65 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99963 (17.4%)26 (4.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99973 (20.1%)50 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more25 (6.9%)21 (3.3%)
Total363 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tappahannock

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tappahannock
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (3.3%)39 (6.1%)
$300 to $49993 (25.6%)15 (2.4%)
$500 to $79957 (15.7%)94 (14.8%)
$800 to $99932 (8.8%)234 (36.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49991 (25.1%)177 (27.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99938 (10.5%)32 (5.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49940 (11.0%)32 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total363 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Tappahannock

Housing Structures in Tappahannock

Housing Structures in Tappahannock
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached42042.1%
Single Unit, Attached787.8%
2 Unit Apartments353.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments515.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments23123.2%
10 or more Apartments13513.5%
Mobile Home / Other474.7%
Total997100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tappahannock

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tappahannock
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached320 (76.2%)100 (23.8%)
Single Unit, Attached17 (21.8%)61 (78.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)231 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments26 (19.3%)109 (80.7%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Total363 (36.4%)634 (63.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tappahannock

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tappahannock
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)36 (5.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)207 (32.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms122 (33.6%)266 (42.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms157 (43.2%)100 (15.8%)
8 or more Rooms84 (23.1%)25 (3.9%)
Total363 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tappahannock

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tappahannock
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas11 (3.0%)15 (2.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas12 (3.3%)14 (2.2%)
Electricity305 (84.0%)587 (92.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene35 (9.6%)15 (2.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)3 (0.5%)
Total363 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Tappahannock

Household Vehicle Usage in Tappahannock
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle45 (12.4%)147 (23.2%)
1 Vehicle117 (32.2%)339 (53.5%)
2 Vehicles108 (29.7%)84 (13.3%)
3 or more Vehicles93 (25.6%)64 (10.1%)
Total363 (100.0%)634 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Tappahannock

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tappahannock

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units176187
Median Property Value$166,200$199,000
Median Household Income$59,231$6
Monthly Housing Costs$451$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,161$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tappahannock

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tappahannock
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999159 (90.3%)127 (67.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99917 (9.7%)37 (19.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)11 (5.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)12 (6.4%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total176 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tappahannock

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tappahannock
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99911 (6.2%)6 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)31 (16.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99950 (28.4%)10 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99950 (28.4%)20 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (5.1%)24 (12.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99937 (21.0%)54 (28.9%)
$150,000 or more19 (10.8%)36 (19.3%)
Total176 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tappahannock

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tappahannock
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x44 (25.0%)75,250 (40,240.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x67 (38.1%)11 (5.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x17 (9.7%)42 (22.5%)
4.0x or more48 (27.3%)35 (18.7%)
Total176 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tappahannock

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tappahannock
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80065 (36.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49944 (25.0%)13 (7.0%)
$800 to $1,49967 (38.1%)64 (34.2%)
Total176 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Tappahannock

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tappahannock

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tappahannock
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years93 (89.4%)11 (10.6%)
6 to 18 Years303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years71 (78.0%)20 (22.0%)
26 to 34 Years144 (59.5%)98 (40.5%)
35 to 44 Years129 (78.7%)35 (21.3%)
45 to 54 Years172 (92.5%)14 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years281 (94.9%)15 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,645 (89.5%)193 (10.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tappahannock

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tappahannock
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born93 (89.4%)11 (10.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen71 (78.0%)20 (22.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tappahannock

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tappahannock
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000479 (81.7%)107 (18.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999423 (87.2%)62 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999269 (91.8%)24 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over276 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tappahannock

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tappahannock
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 679 (76.0%)14 (13.5%)
6 to 18 Years271 (89.4%)32 (10.6%)
19 to 25 Years15 (16.5%)61 (67.0%)
25 to 34 Years64 (26.5%)92 (38.0%)
35 to 44 Years77 (46.9%)63 (38.4%)
45 to 54 Years13 (7.0%)169 (90.9%)
55 to 64 Years119 (40.2%)201 (67.9%)
65 to 74 Years224 (98.3%)160 (70.2%)
75 Years and over224 (100.0%)169 (75.4%)
Total1,086 (59.1%)961 (52.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tappahannock

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tappahannock
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (9.4%)102 (33.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)93 (60.4%)
75 Years and over71 (68.3%)35 (29.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tappahannock

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Tappahannock: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)31 (20.1%)
75 Years and over20 (19.2%)9 (7.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Tappahannock: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (5.8%)
75 Years and over7 (6.7%)11 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Tappahannock: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (3.8%)22 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Tappahannock: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (9.4%)93 (30.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)58 (37.7%)
75 Years and over62 (59.6%)16 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Tappahannock: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)35 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (10.6%)9 (7.5%)

Technology Access in Tappahannock

Computing Device Access in Tappahannock

Computing Device Access in Tappahannock
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop66466.6%
Smartphone78078.2%
Tablet52252.4%
No Computing Device12512.5%
Total997100.0%

Internet Access in Tappahannock

Internet Access in Tappahannock
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home62062.2%
Cellular Data Only505.0%
Satellite Internet505.0%
No Internet31131.2%
Total997100.0%

Tappahannock Summary

Tappahannock, Virginia is a small town located in Essex County, Virginia, on the Rappahannock River. It is the county seat of Essex County and is located about 70 miles east of Richmond. The population of Tappahannock was 2,375 as of the 2010 census.

History

Tappahannock was founded in 1608 by Captain John Smith and was originally known as Tappahannock Towne. The town was named after the Native American tribe of the same name, who were the original inhabitants of the area. The town was incorporated in 1761 and was the county seat of Essex County.
During the American Revolution, Tappahannock was a major port for the British Navy. The town was also the site of a major battle between the British and American forces in 1781. The British were defeated and the town was burned to the ground.
In the 19th century, Tappahannock became a major port for the Chesapeake Bay oyster industry. The town was also a major center for shipbuilding and the production of naval stores.

Geography

Tappahannock is located in the northern part of Essex County, Virginia, on the Rappahannock River. The town is situated on a peninsula between the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers. The town is bordered by the towns of Tappahannock, White Stone, and Weems.
The town has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land. The town is located at an elevation of 16 feet above sea level.

Economy

Tappahannock’s economy is largely based on tourism and the service industry. The town is home to several restaurants, hotels, and other tourist attractions. The town is also home to several marinas and boatyards.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a boatbuilding company.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Tappahannock was 2,375. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Tappahannock was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Tappahannock?
Total Population of Tappahannock is 1,919.
What is the Total Male Population of Tappahannock?
Total Male Population of Tappahannock is 878.
What is the Total Female Population of Tappahannock?
Total Female Population of Tappahannock is 1,041.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tappahannock?
There are 84.34 Males per 100 Females in Tappahannock.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tappahannock?
There are 118.56 Females per 100 Males in Tappahannock.
What is the Median Population Age in Tappahannock?
Median Population Age in Tappahannock is 48.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tappahannock
Average Family Size in Tappahannock is 2.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tappahannock
Average Household Size in Tappahannock is 1.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tappahannock?
Per Capita income in Tappahannock is $27,503.
What is the Median Family Income in Tappahannock?
Median Family Income in Tappahannock is $46,225.
What is the Median Household income in Tappahannock?
Median Household Income in Tappahannock is $40,703.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tappahannock?
Income or Wage Gap in Tappahannock is 48.4%.
Women in Tappahannock earn 51.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Tappahannock?
Family Income Deficit in Tappahannock is $8,893.
Families that are below poverty line in Tappahannock earn $8,893 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tappahannock?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tappahannock is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tappahannock?
There are 776 People in the Labor Forcein in Tappahannock.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tappahannock?
51.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Tappahannock.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tappahannock?
Unemployment Rate in Tappahannock is 5.7%.