Appomattox is a town located in Appomattox County Virginia. Appomattox has a 2024 population of 2,016. It is also the county seat of Appomattox County. Appomattox is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has increased by 5.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,918 in 2020.
The average household income in Appomattox is $53,305 with a poverty rate of 19.42%. The median age in Appomattox is 36.9 years: 31.1 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Appomattox was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,421 | 65.88% |
| Black or African American | 616 | 28.56% |
| Other race | 61 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 44 | 2.04% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 829 | 2.53 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 382 | 1.01 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Married | 273 | 3.51 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Female | 112 | 3.47 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Male | 62 | 5.81 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 6.49% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 142 | 9.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 4.82% |
| High School Graduate | 668 | 46.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 4.96% |
| Some College | 275 | 19.2% |
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 | 985 | 858 | 178 |
| Black | 371 | 334 | 0 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $45,750 | $46,917 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,500 | $104,286 | $47,500 |
| High School Graduate | $30,694 | $55,536 | $22,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,269 | $56,860 | $29,904 |
| Some College | $48,684 | $68,393 | $39,861 |
$38,269
Average Earnings
$56,860
Average Male
$29,904
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.81% of Appomattox residents speak only English, while 3.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,307 | 211 | 16.14% |
| Black | 616 | 96 | 15.58% |
| Other | 61 | 58 | 95.08% |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 100% |
| Multiple | 15 | 5 | 33.33% |
19.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.37%
Male Poverty Rate
21.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Appomattox is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Appomattox is Black, with 15.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.9% |
| High School | 19.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.59% |
| Some College | 5.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.93% |
| Male Employed | 9.53% |
| Female Employed | 5.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,063 | $64,413 |
| Households | $43,750 | $53,305 |
| Married Families | $69,926 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,341 | $36,099 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 5.38% |
| Black | 7 | 1.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
75.34%
Born in Appomattox
97.68%
Native Born
2.32%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
97.68% of Appomattox residents were born in the United States, with 75.34% having been born in Virginia. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,139 | 24 | 1.13% |
| 2028 | 2,115 | 25 | 1.2% |
| 2027 | 2,090 | 24 | 1.16% |
| 2026 | 2,066 | 25 | 1.22% |
| 2025 | 2,041 | 25 | 1.24% |
| 2024 | 2,016 | 24 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 1,992 | 15 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 1,977 | 33 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 1,944 | 26 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1,918 | 124 | 6.91% |
| 2019 | 1,794 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,794 | 16 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 1,778 | 17 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 1,761 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 1,757 | 15 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 1,742 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,742 | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 1,736 | 14 | 0.81% |
| 2011 | 1,722 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,723 | 0 | 0% |