Tappahannock is a town located in Essex County Virginia. Tappahannock has a 2024 population of 2,186. It is also the county seat of Essex County. Tappahannock is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,190 in 2020.
The average household income in Tappahannock is $54,737 with a poverty rate of 38.09%. The median age in Tappahannock is 48.2 years: 47.8 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tappahannock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 912 | 47.52% |
| White | 889 | 46.33% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.09% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 997 | 1.81 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Non Family | 496 | 1.13 | 29 | 71 |
| Married | 325 | 1.98 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Female | 176 | 3.44 | 7.4 | 92.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.39
Average Family Size
1.81
Average Household Size
36.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 8.42% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 11.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 204 | 14.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 7.43% |
| High School Graduate | 446 | 31.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 2.19% |
| Some College | 346 | 24.47% |
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 | 790 | 755 | 215 |
| Black | 560 | 445 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 50 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,679 | $65,125 | $70,469 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,708 | $68,750 | $42,386 |
| High School Graduate | $25,000 | $35,104 | $16,546 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,442 | $0 | $6,477 |
| Overall | $34,964 | $44,167 | $27,750 |
| Some College | $39,091 | $0 | $33,155 |
$34,964
Average Earnings
$44,167
Average Male
$27,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.2% of Tappahannock residents speak only English, while 2.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 879 | 520 | 59.16% |
| White | 838 | 144 | 17.18% |
| Multiple | 92 | 32 | 34.78% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 10 | 29.41% |
| Asian | 21 | 3 | 14.29% |
38.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.51%
Male Poverty Rate
41.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tappahannock is Black, with 59.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tappahannock is Asian, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.1% |
| High School | 33.17% |
| Some College | 30.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 31.55% |
| Male Employed | 11.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,225 | $66,617 |
| Households | $40,703 | $54,737 |
| Married Families | $66,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,636 | $41,803 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
189
Number of Veterans
189
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 98 | 16.7% |
| White | 80 | 9.65% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 16.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
67.17%
Born in Tappahannock
97.76%
Native Born
2.24%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
97.76% of Tappahannock residents were born in the United States, with 67.17% having been born in Virginia. 0.36% 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 | 2,181 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 2,182 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 2,183 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 2,184 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 2,185 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 2,186 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 2,187 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 2,195 | 12 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 2,183 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 2,190 | -209 | -8.71% |
| 2019 | 2,399 | 10 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 2,389 | -16 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 2,405 | -25 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 2,430 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 2,433 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 2,429 | -20 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 2,449 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 2,444 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 2,451 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 2,448 | 0 | 0% |