Bath County, Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 4,041 with a growth rate of -0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bath County, Virginia is the 131st largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 4,721 and has seen a growth of -14.4% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,991 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 4,001 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 4,011 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 4,021 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 4,031 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 4,041 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 4,051 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 4,061 | -29 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 4,090 | -95 | -2.27% |
| 2020 | 4,185 | 16 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 4,169 | -106 | -2.48% |
| 2018 | 4,275 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 4,270 | -138 | -3.13% |
| 2016 | 4,408 | -55 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 4,463 | -73 | -1.61% |
| 2014 | 4,536 | -55 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 4,591 | -51 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 4,642 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 4,655 | -66 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 4,721 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,799 | -1,061 | -18.11% |
| 1980 | 5,860 | 668 | 12.87% |
| 1970 | 5,192 | -143 | -2.68% |
| 1960 | 5,335 | -961 | -15.26% |
| 1950 | 6,296 | -895 | -12.45% |
| 1940 | 7,191 | -946 | -11.63% |
| 1930 | 8,137 | 1,748 | 27.36% |
| 1920 | 6,389 | -149 | -2.28% |
| 1910 | 6,538 | 943 | 16.85% |
| 1900 | 5,595 | 1,008 | 21.98% |
| 1890 | 4,587 | 105 | 2.34% |
| 1880 | 4,482 | 687 | 18.1% |
| 1870 | 3,795 | 119 | 3.24% |
| 1860 | 3,676 | 250 | 7.3% |
| 1850 | 3,426 | -874 | -20.33% |
| 1840 | 4,300 | 298 | 7.45% |
| 1830 | 4,002 | -1,235 | -23.58% |
| 1820 | 5,237 | 400 | 8.27% |
| 1810 | 4,837 | -671 | -12.18% |
| 1800 | 5,508 | 1,517 | 38.01% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,909 | 93.58% |
| Black or African American | 202 | 4.84% |
| Other race | 48 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,905 | 2.09 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 886 | 2.52 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 833 | 1.26 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 142 | 2.88 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Male | 44 | 6.5 | 75 | 25 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 241 | 7.49% |
| Associates Degree | 226 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 408 | 12.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 182 | 5.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,179 | 36.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 208 | 6.47% |
| Some College | 773 | 24.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,044 | 2,615 | 572 |
| Black | 139 | 119 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,023 | $0 | $80,705 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,929 | $67,386 | $74,018 |
| High School Graduate | $35,617 | $35,346 | $38,365 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,934 | $24,191 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,103 | $39,084 | $42,212 |
| Some College | $50,278 | $58,478 | $36,909 |
$40,103
Average Earnings
$39,084
Average Male
$42,212
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.79% of Bath County, Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,773 | 815 | 21.6% |
| Black | 185 | 125 | 67.57% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 16 | 51.61% |
23.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.03%
Male Poverty Rate
17.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bath County, Virginia is Black, with 67.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bath County, Virginia is White, with 21.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.7% |
| High School | 28.8% |
| Some College | 10.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Male Employed | 13.14% |
| Female Employed | 8.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,346 | $96,172 |
| Households | $55,699 | $74,381 |
| Married Families | $85,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,599 | $44,644 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
422
Number of Veterans
394
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 214 |
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 75+ | 127 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 422 | 12.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.33%
Born in Bath County, Virginia
99.28%
Native Born
0.72%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.28% of Bath County, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 73.33% having been born in Virginia. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.