Bath County Population

1800–2026

4,094

2026 projection

2.2% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K18001850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Bath County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,094+180.44%
20254,076+180.44%
20244,058-40.10%
20234,062-120.29%
20224,074-190.46%
20214,093-922.20%
20204,185+160.38%
20194,169-1062.48%
20184,275+50.12%
20174,270-1383.13%

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Bath County Demographics

50.9median age

Median age

Female49.8 yrs
Male53.2 yrs

Adults

3,390
1,117 seniors (65+) · 33% of adults2,273 other adults

Sex

Female 50.2% · 2,060Male 49.8% · 2,040

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 41 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Bath County Income

$56,184median household income

Median household income

$56,184

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,061

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.8%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Bath County Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%55%53%
Never married18%15%21%
Divorced15%20%11%
Widowed11%9%13%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201