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Tappahannock

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.669
State:
Virginia

Tappahannock is a town located in Essex County, Virginia. Tappahannock has a 2026 population of 2,204. It is also the county seat of Essex County. Tappahannock is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,189 in 2020.

The median household income in Tappahannock is $46,816 with a poverty rate of 25.16%. The median age in Tappahannock is 44.9 years: 46.4 years for males, and 44.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males.

2.2K
Total Population
826
Density (mi²)
3 0.14%
Growth

Tappahannock Population

Tappahannock Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,20430.14%
20252,20120.09%
20242,199110.5%
20232,188-6-0.27%
20222,194120.55%
20212,182-7-0.32%
20202,189-1-0.05%
20192,399100.42%
20182,389-16-0.67%
20172,405-25-1.03%
20162,430-3-0.12%
20152,43340.16%
20142,429-20-0.82%
20132,44950.2%
20122,444-7-0.29%
20112,451763.2%
20102,448-1-0.04%

Median Age

Overall: 44.9 years
Female: 44.5 years
Male: 46.4 years

Tappahannock Adults

There are 1,539 adults, (434 of whom are seniors) in Tappahannock.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,001 (52.5%)
Male: 907 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Tappahannock includes 46.02% Black or African American, 42.09% White, 4.45% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American87846.02%
White80342.09%
Two or more races1316.87%
Asian854.45%
Other race110.58%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races432.25%
Other race10.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American87846.02%
White80342.09%
Two or more races884.61%
Asian854.45%
Other race100.52%

Tappahannock Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Tappahannock 's average per capita income is $44,191. Household income levels show a median of $46,816. The poverty rate stands at 25.16%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$73,295-
Families$56,250$78,457
Households$46,816$59,025
Non Families$42,528$40,760

$44,191

Average Income

$46,816

Median Household Income

25.16%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)