Appomattox County, VA

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Appomattox County Overview

16,253
TOTAL POPULATION
7,910
MALE POPULATION
8,343
FEMALE POPULATION
94.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.47
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,654
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,972
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,041
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,271
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,121
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Appomattox County Area Codes

Race in Appomattox County

The most populous races in Appomattox County are White / Caucasian (12,621 | 77.6%), Black / African American (2,943 | 18.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (352 | 2.2%).
Race in Appomattox County
Race# Population% Population
Asian510.3%
Black / African American2,94318.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3522.2%
Native / Alaskan10.0%
White / Caucasian12,62177.6%
Two or more Races2971.8%
Some other Race3402.1%
Total16,253100.0%

Ancestry in Appomattox County

The most populous ancestries reported in Appomattox County are American (2,976 | 18.3%), English (1,664 | 10.2%), Irish (1,118 | 6.9%), German (1,062 | 6.5%), and Subsaharan African (762 | 4.7%), together accounting for 46.7% of all Appomattox County residents.
Ancestry in Appomattox County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African7534.6%
American2,97618.3%
Apache70.0%
Austrian360.2%
Belgian140.1%
Bhutanese230.1%
Blackfeet150.1%
Bolivian510.3%
British1280.8%
Burmese250.2%
Canadian140.1%
Central American550.3%
Cherokee320.2%
Chilean70.0%
Czech200.1%
Czechoslovakian60.0%
Danish60.0%
Dutch1020.6%
English1,66410.2%
European2501.5%
Finnish120.1%
French2491.5%
French Canadian440.3%
German1,0626.5%
Greek120.1%
Guatemalan480.3%
Honduran70.0%
Hungarian240.2%
Irish1,1186.9%
Iroquois60.0%
Italian2841.8%
Korean100.1%
Lithuanian140.1%
Mexican1771.1%
Northern European100.1%
Norwegian530.3%
Polish650.4%
Portuguese440.3%
Puerto Rican140.1%
Romanian150.1%
Russian400.3%
Scandinavian230.1%
Scotch-Irish2501.5%
Scottish2361.5%
Slovak190.1%
South African90.1%
South American580.4%
Spaniard130.1%
Subsaharan African7624.7%
Swedish290.2%
Swiss310.2%
Thai320.2%
Ukrainian210.1%
Welsh720.4%
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Immigrants in Appomattox County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Appomattox County came from Latin America (150 | 0.9%), Central America (99 | 0.6%), Europe (55 | 0.3%), Bolivia (51 | 0.3%), and South America (51 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.5% of all Appomattox County residents.
Immigrants in Appomattox County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia400.3%
Austria160.1%
Bolivia510.3%
Canada70.0%
Central America990.6%
Czechoslovakia60.0%
Eastern Asia70.0%
Eastern Europe270.2%
Europe550.3%
Germany70.0%
Guatemala480.3%
Honduras70.0%
Hungary70.0%
India210.1%
Korea70.0%
Latin America1500.9%
Lithuania140.1%
Mexico440.3%
Netherlands50.0%
South America510.3%
South Central Asia210.1%
South Eastern Asia120.1%
Vietnam120.1%
Western Europe280.2%
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Sex and Age in Appomattox County

Sex and Age in Appomattox County

The most populous age groups in Appomattox County are 60 to 64 Years (658 | 8.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (725 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Appomattox County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years469 (5.9%)536 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years487 (6.2%)408 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years492 (6.2%)595 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years411 (5.2%)496 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years537 (6.8%)331 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years413 (5.2%)592 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years409 (5.2%)482 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years608 (7.7%)330 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years421 (5.3%)537 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years483 (6.1%)536 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years528 (6.7%)504 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years466 (5.9%)465 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years658 (8.3%)725 (8.7%)
65 to 69 Years556 (7.0%)661 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years367 (4.6%)348 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years336 (4.3%)359 (4.3%)
80 to 84 Years187 (2.4%)231 (2.8%)
85 Years and over82 (1.0%)207 (2.5%)
Total7,910 (100.0%)8,343 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Appomattox County

Median Family Size in Appomattox County

The median family size in Appomattox County is 3.01 persons per family, with single female/mother families (730 | 16.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,568 | 79.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Appomattox County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,568 (79.4%)2.95
Single Male/Father198 (4.4%)3.16
Single Female/Mother730 (16.2%)3.26
Total Families4,496 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Appomattox County

The median household size in Appomattox County is 2.47 persons per household, with single male/father households (198 | 3.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.76 persons per household. non-family households (2,039 | 31.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Appomattox County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,568 (54.6%)2.96
Single Male/Father198 (3.0%)3.76
Single Female/Mother730 (11.2%)3.49
Non-family2,039 (31.2%)1.14
Total Households6,535 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in Appomattox County

Out of a total of 6,535 households in Appomattox County, 4,496 (68.8%) are family households, while 2,039 (31.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,252, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,786.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Appomattox County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,786 (27.3%)
2-Person Households2,252 (34.5%)239 (3.7%)
3-Person Households920 (14.1%)14 (0.2%)
4-Person Households792 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households389 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households80 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households63 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,496 (68.8%)2,039 (31.2%)

Female Fertility in Appomattox County

Fertility by Age in Appomattox County

Average fertility rate in Appomattox County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 123.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Appomattox County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years15 (7.3%)30.0
20 to 34 years173 (84.4%)123.0
35 to 50 years17 (8.3%)11.0
Total205 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Appomattox County

38.0% of women with births (205) in Appomattox County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Appomattox County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years61 (35.3%)112 (64.7%)
35 to 50 years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (38.1%)127 (62.0%)

Fertility by Education in Appomattox County

Average fertility rate in Appomattox County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 89.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 36.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Appomattox County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School52 (25.4%)89.0
High School Diploma74 (36.1%)78.0
College or Associate's Degree49 (23.9%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree25 (12.2%)38.0
Graduate Degree5 (2.4%)30.0
Total205 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Appomattox County

62.0% of women with births in Appomattox County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Appomattox County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
High School Diploma10 (13.5%)64 (86.5%)
College or Associate's Degree38 (77.5%)11 (22.5%)
Bachelor's Degree25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (38.1%)127 (62.0%)

Income in Appomattox County

Income Overview in Appomattox County

Per Capita Income in Appomattox County is $31,654, while median incomes of families and households are $77,972 and $60,041 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income16,253$31,654
Median Family Income4,496$77,972
Mean Family Income4,496$88,086
Median Household Income6,535$60,041
Mean Household Income6,535$74,825
Income Deficit4,496$11,271
Wage / Income Gap (%)16,25334.59%
Wage / Income Gap ($)16,25365.41¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index16,2530.42

Earnings by Sex in Appomattox County

Average Earnings in Appomattox County are $36,907, $45,779 for men and $29,942 for women, a difference of 34.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Appomattox County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,294 (51.2%)$45,779
Female4,090 (48.8%)$29,942
Total8,384 (100.0%)$36,907

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Appomattox County

The most common earnings brackets in Appomattox County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (682 | 15.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (414 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Appomattox County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less127 (3.0%)414 (10.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (0.3%)140 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499124 (2.9%)110 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999135 (3.1%)311 (7.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499147 (3.4%)77 (1.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99978 (1.8%)162 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49944 (1.0%)167 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99929 (0.7%)91 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49970 (1.6%)185 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999245 (5.7%)174 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999263 (6.1%)216 (5.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999309 (7.2%)365 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999182 (4.2%)395 (9.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999333 (7.8%)162 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999231 (5.4%)192 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999174 (4.1%)209 (5.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999455 (10.6%)252 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999240 (5.6%)163 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999682 (15.9%)215 (5.3%)
$100,000+413 (9.6%)90 (2.2%)
Total4,294 (100.0%)4,090 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Appomattox County

Average earnings in Appomattox County are $50,883 for men and $32,222 for women, a difference of 36.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,319, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,014. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $52,436, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,156.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Appomattox County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,014$21,156
High School Diploma$46,230$24,242
College or Associate's Degree$58,136$33,158
Bachelor's Degree$71,319$50,093
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,883$32,222

Family Income in Appomattox County

Family Income Brackets in Appomattox County

According to the Appomattox County family income data, there are 1,021 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 58 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Appomattox County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001623.6%
$10,000 to $14,999581.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993016.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993066.8%
$35,000 to $49,99965214.5%
$50,000 to $74,99971916.0%
$75,000 to $99,99966114.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,02122.7%
$150,000 to $199,9993337.4%
$200,000+2836.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Appomattox County

4-person families (789 | 17.5%) account for the highest median family income in Appomattox County with $102,541 per family, while 2-person families (2,383 | 53.0%) have the highest median income of $32,446 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Appomattox County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,383 (53.0%)$64,892
3-Person Families850 (18.9%)$81,833
4-Person Families789 (17.5%)$102,541
5-Person Families340 (7.6%)$72,917
6-Person Families71 (1.6%)$92,768
7+ Person Families63 (1.4%)$0
Total4,496 (100.0%)$77,972

Family Income by Number of Earners in Appomattox County

The median family income in Appomattox County is $77,972, with families comprising 3+ earners (537) having the highest median family income of $107,768, while families with no earners (757) have the lowest median family income of $41,393, accounting for 11.9% and 16.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Appomattox County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners757 (16.8%)$41,393
1 Earner1,696 (37.7%)$49,635
2 Earners1,506 (33.5%)$103,587
3+ Earners537 (11.9%)$107,768
Total4,496 (100.0%)$77,972

Household Income in Appomattox County

Household Income Brackets in Appomattox County

With 1,131 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Appomattox County, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 314 households (4.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Appomattox County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003795.8%
$10,000 to $14,9993275.0%
$15,000 to $24,99965410.0%
$25,000 to $34,9995107.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,00015.3%
$50,000 to $74,99998715.1%
$75,000 to $99,99990213.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,13117.3%
$150,000 to $199,9993335.1%
$200,000+3144.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Appomattox County

The median household income in Appomattox County is $60,041, with the highest median household income of $81,063 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,826 households (27.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,049, with 115 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Appomattox County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years115 (1.8%)$37,049
25 to 44 Years1,826 (27.9%)$81,063
45 to 64 Years2,417 (37.0%)$66,496
65+ Years2,177 (33.3%)$39,951
Total6,535 (100.0%)$60,041

Poverty in Appomattox County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Appomattox County

With 13.1% poverty level for males and 14.5% for females among the residents of Appomattox County, 15 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 68 males (66.7%) and 165 females (31.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Appomattox County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years84 (17.9%)165 (31.4%)
5 Years18 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years34 (5.3%)103 (15.3%)
12 to 14 Years150 (54.0%)92 (30.8%)
15 Years68 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years52 (28.9%)22 (11.4%)
18 to 24 Years85 (12.8%)53 (9.7%)
25 to 34 Years58 (7.1%)150 (14.0%)
35 to 44 Years26 (2.5%)59 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years83 (8.2%)131 (12.6%)
55 to 64 Years225 (20.0%)157 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years91 (10.0%)110 (10.9%)
75 Years and over54 (9.1%)155 (20.5%)
Total1,028 (13.1%)1,197 (14.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Appomattox County

According to the poverty statistics in Appomattox County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.5% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Appomattox County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years385 (82.1%)361 (68.6%)
5 Years39 (68.4%)17 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years601 (94.7%)568 (84.7%)
12 to 14 Years128 (46.0%)207 (69.2%)
15 Years34 (33.3%)87 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years128 (71.1%)171 (88.6%)
18 to 24 Years581 (87.2%)494 (90.3%)
25 to 34 Years764 (92.9%)924 (86.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,003 (97.5%)808 (93.2%)
45 to 54 Years928 (91.8%)909 (87.4%)
55 to 64 Years899 (80.0%)1,033 (86.8%)
65 to 74 Years819 (90.0%)899 (89.1%)
75 Years and over542 (90.9%)602 (79.5%)
Total6,851 (87.0%)7,080 (85.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Appomattox County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Appomattox County show that 4.7% or 168 of the total 3,568 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.9%, comprising of 70 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Appomattox County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,085 (95.8%)91 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children1,115 (94.1%)70 (5.9%)
3 or 4 Children184 (96.3%)7 (3.7%)
5 or more Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,400 (95.3%)168 (4.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Appomattox County

According to the poverty data in Appomattox County, 36.9% or 73 single-father households and 25.9% or 189 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (83.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 127 households (85.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Appomattox County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children52 (83.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)62 (19.3%)
3 or 4 Children21 (60.0%)127 (85.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total73 (36.9%)189 (25.9%)

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

The poverty data for Appomattox County shows that 168 of the married-couple family households (4.7%) and 262 of the single-parent households (28.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 70 households (5.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 148 household (80.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Appomattox County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children91 (4.2%)52 (16.1%)
1 or 2 Children70 (5.9%)62 (14.7%)
3 or 4 Children7 (3.7%)148 (80.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total168 (4.7%)262 (28.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Appomattox County

Employment by Class of Employer in Appomattox County

Among the 7,614 employed individuals in Appomattox County, private company employees (5,011 | 65.8%), local government employees (713 | 9.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (665 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Appomattox County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,01165.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3524.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3534.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations6658.7%
Local Government Employees7139.4%
State Government Employees4125.4%
Federal Government Employees991.3%
Unpaid Family Workers90.1%
Total7,614100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Appomattox County

According to the labor force statistics for Appomattox County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,077), 62.1% or 8,121 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 284 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 95.0% or 825 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.3% or 60 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Appomattox County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years367 (51.1%)60 (16.3%)
20 to 24 Years825 (95.0%)17 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Years815 (81.1%)50 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years751 (84.3%)24 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,672 (88.2%)40 (2.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,741 (84.9%)56 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years654 (70.2%)10 (1.5%)
60 to 64 Years586 (42.4%)21 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years518 (26.8%)7 (1.4%)
75 Years and over186 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,121 (62.1%)284 (3.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Appomattox County

According to labor force statistics for Appomattox County, 76.3% of individuals (6,224) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,157) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 199 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 84.3% or 2,204 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.4% or 47 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Appomattox County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School414 (67.2%)70 (11.4%)
High School Diploma2,141 (68.0%)123 (3.9%)
College / Associate Degree2,204 (84.3%)37 (1.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,462 (82.3%)48 (2.7%)
Total6,224 (76.3%)261 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Appomattox County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Appomattox County are Management (744 | 9.5%), Community & Social Service (503 | 6.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (421 | 5.4%), Business & Financial (408 | 5.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (360 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Appomattox County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Appomattox County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (97.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (96.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (94.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.8%), and Health Technologists (85.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Appomattox County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management374 (50.3%)370 (49.7%)
Business & Financial178 (43.6%)230 (56.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science349 (96.9%)11 (3.1%)
Computers & Mathematics57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering215 (96.0%)9 (4.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science77 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)
Community & Social Service 107 (21.3%)396 (78.7%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (5.6%)84 (94.4%)
Legal Services & Support4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Education Instruction & Library59 (17.2%)285 (82.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment39 (61.9%)24 (38.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating43 (10.2%)378 (89.8%)
Health Technologists34 (14.6%)199 (85.4%)
Total (Category)1,051 (43.1%)1,385 (56.9%)
Total (Overall)4,084 (52.1%)3,748 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Appomattox County are Healthcare Support (326 | 4.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (290 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (246 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (191 | 2.4%), and Law Enforcement (130 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Appomattox County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Appomattox County, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (77.6%), Law Enforcement (71.5%), and Security & Protection (68.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (82.4%), Healthcare Support (81.6%), and Personal Care & Service (45.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Appomattox County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support60 (18.4%)266 (81.6%)
Security & Protection131 (68.6%)60 (31.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention38 (62.3%)23 (37.7%)
Law Enforcement93 (71.5%)37 (28.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving51 (17.6%)239 (82.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance191 (77.6%)55 (22.4%)
Personal Care & Service54 (54.5%)45 (45.5%)
Total (Category)487 (42.3%)665 (57.7%)
Total (Overall)4,084 (52.1%)3,748 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Appomattox County are Office & Administration (1,164 | 14.9%), and Sales & Related (808 | 10.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Appomattox County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Appomattox County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related413 (51.1%)395 (48.9%)
Office & Administration245 (21.0%)919 (78.9%)
Total (Category)658 (33.4%)1,314 (66.6%)
Total (Overall)4,084 (52.1%)3,748 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Appomattox County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (483 | 6.2%), Construction & Extraction (472 | 6.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (28 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Appomattox County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Appomattox County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction386 (81.8%)86 (18.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair465 (96.3%)18 (3.7%)
Total (Category)879 (89.4%)104 (10.6%)
Total (Overall)4,084 (52.1%)3,748 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Appomattox County are Production (567 | 7.2%), Material Moving (507 | 6.5%), and Transportation (215 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Appomattox County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Appomattox County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production437 (77.1%)130 (22.9%)
Transportation180 (83.7%)35 (16.3%)
Material Moving392 (77.3%)115 (22.7%)
Total (Category)1,009 (78.3%)280 (21.7%)
Total (Overall)4,084 (52.1%)3,748 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Appomattox County

Employment Industries in Appomattox County

The major employment industries in Appomattox County include Manufacturing (1,093 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (1,024 | 13.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (997 | 12.7%), Construction (952 | 12.2%), and Public Administration (613 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Appomattox County

Employment Industries by Sex in Appomattox County

The Appomattox County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (89.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (88.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (86.9%), and Information (86.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Appomattox County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting108 (70.1%)46 (29.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction666 (70.0%)286 (30.0%)
Manufacturing807 (73.8%)286 (26.2%)
Wholesale Trade51 (86.4%)8 (13.6%)
Retail Trade603 (58.9%)421 (41.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing313 (89.4%)37 (10.6%)
Utilities180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information11 (13.4%)71 (86.6%)
Finance & Insurance73 (23.0%)245 (77.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing22 (78.6%)6 (21.4%)
Professional & Scientific260 (74.3%)90 (25.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support121 (71.2%)49 (28.8%)
Educational Services60 (11.8%)449 (88.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance131 (13.1%)866 (86.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation31 (55.4%)25 (44.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services56 (15.4%)308 (84.6%)
Public Administration306 (49.9%)307 (50.1%)
Total4,084 (52.1%)3,748 (47.8%)

Education in Appomattox County

School Enrollment in Appomattox County

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,416 students in Appomattox County are elementary school (1,030 | 30.1%), high school (824 | 24.1%), and middle school (726 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in Appomattox County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2728.0%
Kindergarten371.1%
Elementary School1,03030.1%
Middle School72621.2%
High School82424.1%
College / Undergraduate43812.8%
Graduate / Professional892.6%
Total3,416100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Appomattox County

Out of a total of 3,416 students who are enrolled in schools in Appomattox County, 670 (19.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,746 (80.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 147 (61.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 236 (87.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Appomattox County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds92 (38.5%)147 (61.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old739 (85.1%)129 (14.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds856 (84.4%)158 (15.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds454 (81.8%)101 (18.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds208 (83.5%)41 (16.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds236 (87.1%)35 (12.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds78 (70.3%)33 (29.7%)
35 Years and over83 (76.1%)26 (23.8%)
Total2,746 (80.4%)670 (19.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Appomattox County

Business (606 | 24.7%), education (313 | 12.8%), science & technology (250 | 10.2%), liberal arts & history (187 | 7.6%), and bio, nature & agricultural (182 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 2,453 individuals in Appomattox County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Appomattox County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics692.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1827.4%
Physical & Health Sciences582.4%
Psychology1204.9%
Social Sciences1757.1%
Engineering1747.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies220.9%
Science & Technology25010.2%
Business60624.7%
Education31312.8%
Literature & Languages743.0%
Liberal Arts & History1877.6%
Visual & Performing Arts793.2%
Communications361.5%
Arts & Humanities1084.4%
Total2,453100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Appomattox County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Appomattox County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Appomattox County are males with 2 vehicles (1,346, accounting for 33.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,108, making up 37.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Appomattox County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle29 (0.7%)14 (0.4%)
1 Vehicle362 (9.0%)739 (20.5%)
2 Vehicles1,346 (33.6%)1,108 (30.7%)
3 Vehicles1,212 (30.2%)1,036 (28.7%)
4 Vehicles746 (18.6%)526 (14.6%)
5 or more Vehicles313 (7.8%)180 (5.0%)
Total4,008 (100.0%)3,603 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Appomattox County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Appomattox County are 30 to 34 minutes (1,333 commuters, 18.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (875 commuters, 12.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (784 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time in Appomattox County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3575.1%
5 to 9 Minutes5688.0%
10 to 14 Minutes87512.4%
15 to 19 Minutes78411.1%
20 to 24 Minutes70710.0%
25 to 29 Minutes5367.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1,33318.9%
35 to 39 Minutes4556.4%
40 to 44 Minutes5157.3%
45 to 59 Minutes5537.8%
60 to 89 Minutes3304.7%
90 or more Minutes590.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Appomattox County

The most common commute times in Appomattox County are 30 to 34 minutes (810 commuters, 21.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (534 commuters, 16.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Appomattox County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes208 (5.5%)149 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes211 (5.6%)357 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes341 (9.1%)534 (16.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes379 (10.1%)405 (12.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes405 (10.8%)302 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes333 (8.9%)203 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes810 (21.5%)523 (15.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes130 (3.5%)325 (9.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes242 (6.4%)273 (8.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes406 (10.8%)147 (4.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes279 (7.4%)51 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes15 (0.4%)44 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Appomattox County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Appomattox County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (592, 15.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (589, 17.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Appomattox County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM313 (8.3%)124 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM275 (7.3%)126 (3.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM333 (8.9%)122 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM434 (11.6%)310 (9.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM428 (11.4%)185 (5.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM592 (15.8%)556 (16.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM490 (13.0%)589 (17.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM235 (6.2%)359 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM57 (1.5%)237 (7.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM57 (1.5%)155 (4.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM20 (0.5%)47 (1.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (0.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM317 (8.4%)270 (8.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM208 (5.5%)227 (6.9%)
Total3,759 (100.0%)3,313 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Appomattox County

Occupancy by Ownership in Appomattox County

Of the total 6,535 dwellings in Appomattox County, owner-occupied units account for 5,083 (77.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,452 (22.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Appomattox County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,08377.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,45222.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,535100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Appomattox County

Occupancy by Household Size in Appomattox County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,78627.3%
2-Person Household2,49138.1%
3-Person Household93414.3%
4+ Person Household1,32420.3%
Total Housing Units6,535100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Appomattox County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Appomattox County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,409 (78.9%)377 (21.1%)
2-Person Household2,029 (81.5%)462 (18.5%)
3-Person Household614 (65.7%)320 (34.3%)
4+ Person Household1,031 (77.9%)293 (22.1%)
Total Housing Units5,083 (77.8%)1,452 (22.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Appomattox County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Appomattox County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School453 (74.5%)155 (25.5%)
High School Diploma1,793 (73.3%)654 (26.7%)
College/Associate Degree1,903 (83.6%)374 (16.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher934 (77.6%)269 (22.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Appomattox County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Appomattox County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years84713.0%
35 to 44 Years1,09416.7%
45 to 54 Years1,11817.1%
55 to 64 Years1,29919.9%
65 to 74 Years1,19118.2%
75 to 84 Years79912.2%
85 Years and Over1872.9%
Total6,535100.0%

Housing Finances in Appomattox County

Median Income by Occupancy in Appomattox County

Median Income by Occupancy in Appomattox County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,083 (77.8%)$66,910
Renter-Occupied1,452 (22.2%)$42,594
Average6,535 (100.0%)$60,041

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Appomattox County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Appomattox County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000110 (2.2%)128 (8.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999133 (2.6%)8 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999232 (4.6%)92 (6.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999218 (4.3%)56 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999212 (4.2%)165 (11.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999390 (7.7%)122 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999705 (13.9%)294 (20.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999762 (15.0%)227 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999677 (13.3%)223 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,034 (20.3%)99 (6.8%)
$150,000 or more610 (12.0%)38 (2.6%)
Total5,083 (100.0%)1,452 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Appomattox County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Appomattox County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300704 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4991,133 (22.3%)22 (1.5%)
$500 to $799772 (15.2%)471 (32.4%)
$800 to $999477 (9.4%)278 (19.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,213 (23.9%)262 (18.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999565 (11.1%)67 (4.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499130 (2.6%)7 (0.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99925 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more64 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,083 (100.0%)1,452 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Appomattox County

Housing Structures in Appomattox County

Housing Structures in Appomattox County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,22479.9%
Single Unit, Attached550.8%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments901.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments891.4%
10 or more Apartments771.2%
Mobile Home / Other1,00015.3%
Total6,535100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Appomattox County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Appomattox County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,460 (85.4%)764 (14.6%)
Single Unit, Attached41 (74.6%)14 (25.5%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other582 (58.2%)418 (41.8%)
Total5,083 (77.8%)1,452 (22.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Appomattox County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Appomattox County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)8 (0.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms54 (1.1%)54 (3.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,551 (30.5%)802 (55.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,155 (42.4%)341 (23.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,323 (26.0%)247 (17.0%)
Total5,083 (100.0%)1,452 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Appomattox County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Appomattox County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas46 (0.9%)7 (0.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas346 (6.8%)128 (8.8%)
Electricity3,877 (76.3%)1,135 (78.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene436 (8.6%)141 (9.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels347 (6.8%)41 (2.8%)
No Fuel Used31 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,083 (100.0%)1,452 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Appomattox County

Household Vehicle Usage in Appomattox County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle157 (3.1%)67 (4.6%)
1 Vehicle1,000 (19.7%)562 (38.7%)
2 Vehicles1,722 (33.9%)539 (37.1%)
3 or more Vehicles2,204 (43.4%)284 (19.6%)
Total5,083 (100.0%)1,452 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Appomattox County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Appomattox County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,3542,729
Median Property Value$151,400$203,200
Median Household Income$38,739$382
Monthly Housing Costs$384$64
Real Estate Taxes$867$75

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Appomattox County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Appomattox County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000195 (8.3%)61 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999393 (16.7%)219 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,399 (59.4%)2,063 (75.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999229 (9.7%)291 (10.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999109 (4.6%)89 (3.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9994 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more25 (1.1%)6 (0.2%)
Total2,354 (100.0%)2,729 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Appomattox County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Appomattox County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000200 (8.5%)57 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999575 (24.4%)43 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999269 (11.4%)87 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999448 (19.0%)121 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999298 (12.7%)257 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999146 (6.2%)464 (17.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999190 (8.1%)531 (19.5%)
$150,000 or more228 (9.7%)844 (30.9%)
Total2,354 (100.0%)2,729 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Appomattox County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Appomattox County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x717 (30.5%)94,665 (3,468.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x233 (9.9%)1,051 (38.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x339 (14.4%)889 (32.6%)
4.0x or more1,052 (44.7%)342 (12.5%)
Total2,354 (100.0%)2,729 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Appomattox County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Appomattox County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,059 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499644 (27.4%)971 (35.6%)
$800 to $1,499581 (24.7%)1,042 (38.2%)
Total2,354 (100.0%)2,729 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Appomattox County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Appomattox County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Appomattox County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,027 (94.7%)58 (5.3%)
6 to 18 Years2,534 (95.4%)121 (4.6%)
19 to 25 Years994 (85.3%)171 (14.7%)
26 to 34 Years1,554 (88.6%)199 (11.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,631 (86.0%)265 (14.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,759 (85.8%)292 (14.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,083 (90.0%)231 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,911 (99.6%)8 (0.4%)
75 Years and older1,353 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,846 (91.7%)1,345 (8.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Appomattox County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Appomattox County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,027 (94.7%)58 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,534 (95.4%)121 (4.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen994 (85.3%)171 (14.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Appomattox County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Appomattox County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,337 (92.2%)197 (7.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,881 (91.6%)263 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,927 (87.8%)267 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,415 (89.3%)290 (10.7%)
$100,000 and over5,269 (94.1%)328 (5.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Appomattox County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Appomattox County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6541 (49.9%)585 (53.9%)
6 to 18 Years1,130 (42.6%)1,522 (57.3%)
19 to 25 Years134 (11.5%)878 (75.4%)
25 to 34 Years299 (17.1%)1,343 (76.6%)
35 to 44 Years367 (19.4%)1,392 (73.4%)
45 to 54 Years422 (20.6%)1,531 (74.7%)
55 to 64 Years744 (32.2%)1,473 (63.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,813 (94.5%)1,127 (58.7%)
75 Years and over1,336 (98.7%)830 (61.4%)
Total6,786 (41.9%)10,681 (66.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Appomattox County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Appomattox County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years91 (7.2%)25 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years104 (7.0%)174 (10.7%)
35 to 64 Years491 (15.5%)532 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years164 (18.0%)236 (23.4%)
75 Years and over174 (29.2%)304 (40.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Appomattox County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Appomattox County: <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 Years11 (0.7%)22 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years121 (3.8%)40 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years151 (16.6%)98 (9.7%)
75 Years and over90 (15.1%)85 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Appomattox County: <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 Years29 (1.9%)71 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years51 (1.6%)55 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years43 (4.7%)3 (0.3%)
75 Years and over9 (1.5%)65 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Appomattox County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years70 (5.6%)19 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years75 (5.0%)72 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years110 (3.5%)206 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years43 (4.7%)49 (4.9%)
75 Years and over56 (9.4%)111 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Appomattox County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (1.7%)13 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.8%)28 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years352 (11.1%)266 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years87 (9.6%)136 (13.5%)
75 Years and over78 (13.1%)222 (29.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Appomattox County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (1.7%)13 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (0.9%)3 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years64 (2.0%)39 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years13 (1.4%)22 (2.2%)
75 Years and over32 (5.4%)65 (8.6%)

Technology Access in Appomattox County

Computing Device Access in Appomattox County

Computing Device Access in Appomattox County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,53669.4%
Smartphone5,59785.7%
Tablet3,62555.5%
No Computing Device6429.8%
Total6,535100.0%

Internet Access in Appomattox County

Internet Access in Appomattox County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,71941.6%
Cellular Data Only1,58224.2%
Satellite Internet87513.4%
No Internet1,42221.8%
Total6,535100.0%

Appomattox County Summary

Appomattox County is located in the south-central part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is bordered by Buckingham County to the north, Prince Edward County to the east, Charlotte County to the south, and Campbell County to the west. The county seat is Appomattox, and the county is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Appomattox County was formed in 1845 from parts of Buckingham, Prince Edward, and Campbell counties. It was named for the Appomattox River, which flows through the county. The river was named for the Appomattox Indians, who were a sub-tribe of the Powhatan Confederacy.
The county was the site of the Battle of Appomattox Court House, which took place on April 9, 1865. This battle marked the end of the American Civil War, as Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. The Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is located in the county and preserves the site of the battle.

Geography

Appomattox County covers an area of 437 square miles. It is located in the Piedmont region of Virginia, and is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The Appomattox River flows through the county, and is joined by several other streams, including the Buffalo River, the Little Buffalo River, and the Falling River.
The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the land being used for agricultural purposes. The largest town in the county is Appomattox, which is the county seat. Other towns include Evergreen, Clover Hill, and Prospect.

Economy

The economy of Appomattox County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. Livestock production is also important, with beef cattle, dairy cows, and hogs being raised in the county.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, textiles, and automotive parts. The county is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Appomattox County had a population of 15,030. The population was 87.3% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $41,945, and the median family income was $50,945. The per capita income was $20,945. About 11.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Appomattox County is served by the Appomattox County Public Schools system, which consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The county is also home to several private schools, including Appomattox Christian Academy and Appomattox Christian School.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Appomattox County?
Total Population of Appomattox County is 16,253.
What is the Total Male Population of Appomattox County?
Total Male Population of Appomattox County is 7,910.
What is the Total Female Population of Appomattox County?
Total Female Population of Appomattox County is 8,343.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Appomattox County?
There are 94.81 Males per 100 Females in Appomattox County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Appomattox County?
There are 105.47 Females per 100 Males in Appomattox County.
What is the Median Population Age in Appomattox County?
Median Population Age in Appomattox County is 43.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Appomattox County
Average Family Size in Appomattox County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Appomattox County
Average Household Size in Appomattox County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Appomattox County?
Per Capita income in Appomattox County is $31,654.
What is the Median Family Income in Appomattox County?
Median Family Income in Appomattox County is $77,972.
What is the Median Household income in Appomattox County?
Median Household Income in Appomattox County is $60,041.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Appomattox County?
Income or Wage Gap in Appomattox County is 34.6%.
Women in Appomattox County earn 65.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Appomattox County?
Family Income Deficit in Appomattox County is $11,271.
Families that are below poverty line in Appomattox County earn $11,271 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Appomattox County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Appomattox County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Appomattox County?
There are 8,121 People in the Labor Forcein in Appomattox County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Appomattox County?
62.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Appomattox County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Appomattox County?
Unemployment Rate in Appomattox County is 3.5%.