Dinwiddie County, VA

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2021 Population

28,040

2.25% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.9

0.234% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

5.47% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,918

5.24% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$191,800

3.56% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,174

2.68% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Dinwiddie County, VA had a population of 28k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $68,918. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dinwiddie County, VA declined from 28,686 to 28,040, a −2.25% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,485 to $68,918, a 5.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dinwiddie County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.5%), White (Hispanic) (2.29%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.27%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.892%).

None of the households in Dinwiddie County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Dinwiddie County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dinwiddie County, VA are Richard Bland College (194 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Dinwiddie County, VA was $191,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.6%.

Most people in Dinwiddie County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Dinwiddie County, VA was 3 cars per household.

Dinwiddie County, VA borders Amelia County, VA, Brunswick County, VA, Chesterfield County, VA, Greensville County, VA, Nottoway County, VA, Prince George County, VA, Sussex County, VA, and Petersburg city, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Dinwiddie County, VA is home to a population of 28k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.24% of Dinwiddie County, VA residents were born outside of the country (628 people).

In 2021, there were 1.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.4k people) in Dinwiddie County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 641 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Dinwiddie County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dinwiddie County, VA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dinwiddie County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dinwiddie County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.4k ± 25
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.82k ± 253
White (Hispanic)
641 ± 272

3.76%

Hispanic Population

1.06k people

3.76% of the people in Dinwiddie County, VA are hispanic (1.06k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dinwiddie County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

2.24%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

628 people

3.13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

899 people

As of 2021, 2.24% of Dinwiddie County, VA residents (628 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dinwiddie County, VA was 3.13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dinwiddie County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,023 ± 191
Gulf War (2001-)
555 ± 208
Gulf War (1990s)
394 ± 165

Dinwiddie County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dinwiddie County, VA employs 13.2k people. The largest industries in Dinwiddie County, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,013 people), Retail Trade (1,917 people), and Manufacturing (1,528 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,607), Public Administration ($60,334), and Manufacturing ($59,029).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.2k

2021 Value

± 989

−2.68%

1 Year decline

± 10.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dinwiddie County, VA declined at a rate of −2.68%, from 13.5k employees to 13.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dinwiddie County, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,597 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,364 people), and Transportation Occupations (1,085 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dinwiddie County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.2k

2021 Value

± 989

−2.68%

1 Year decline

± 10.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dinwiddie County, VA declined at a rate of −2.68%, from 13.5k employees to 13.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dinwiddie County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,013 people), Retail Trade (1,917 people), and Manufacturing (1,528 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dinwiddie County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Dinwiddie County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,610

Median earning men ± $3,961

$35,703

Median earning women ± $3,866

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($64,030), Public Administration ($60,993), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,706).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,129), Public Administration ($46,625), and Manufacturing ($46,131).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

75
Other Services, Except Public Administration
74
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
72
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$134k
Manufacturing
$20.5k
Construction
$19.1k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dinwiddie County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.954%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.954%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dinwiddie County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Dinwiddie County, VA awarded 194 degrees. The student population of Dinwiddie County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,084 male students and 1,586 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dinwiddie County, VA are White (85 and 47.8%), followed by Black or African American (68 and 38.2%), Hispanic or Latino (13 and 7.3%), and Unknown (6 and 3.37%).

The largest universities in Dinwiddie County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Richard Bland College (194 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dinwiddie County, VA are Physical Sciences (157 and 80.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (15 and 7.73%), and Mathematics & Computer Science (9 and 4.64%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Dinwiddie County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,670 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,670 students enrolled in Dinwiddie County, VA, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,257 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Sciences
157 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
15 degrees awarded
Mathematics & Computer Science
9 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dinwiddie County, VA was Physical Sciences with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Dinwiddie County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Richard Bland College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

194 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Richard Bland College with 194 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 76 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dinwiddie County, VA, which is 0.644 times less than the 118 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 85 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 68 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($6,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,160) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dinwiddie County, VA was $191,800 in 2021, which is 0.783 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $185,200 to $191,800, a 3.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Dinwiddie County, VA is 76.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dinwiddie County, VA have an average commute time of 31.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dinwiddie County, VA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Median household income in Dinwiddie County, VA is $68,918. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dinwiddie County, VA was Census Tract 8402 with a value of $71,959, followed by Census Tract 8405 and Census Tract 8403, with respective values of $63,245 and $57,736.

In 2022, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dinwiddie County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.809%.

Housing

Property

$191,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,748

$7,870

Median Property Taxes

±$695

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dinwiddie County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dinwiddie County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.6%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.6% of the housing units in Dinwiddie County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dinwiddie County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8402
Census Tract 8405
Census Tract 8403

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dinwiddie County, VA was Census Tract 8402 with a value of $71,959, followed by Census Tract 8405 and Census Tract 8403, with respective values of $63,245 and $57,736.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dinwiddie County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,918

Median Household Income

± $6,684

10.3k

Number of Households

± 794

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.3k households in Dinwiddie County, VA grew to $68,918 from the previous year's value of $65,485.

The following chart displays the households in Dinwiddie County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dinwiddie County, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.2%)
Carpooled (6.72%)
Worked At Home (5.73%)

In 2021, 85.2% of workers in Dinwiddie County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.72%) and those who worked at home (5.73%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dinwiddie County, VA have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.96% of the workforce in Dinwiddie County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dinwiddie County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dinwiddie County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dinwiddie County, VA have 3 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dinwiddie County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.809%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dinwiddie County, VA (2.86k out of 27.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dinwiddie County, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.5% of the children was living in poverty in Dinwiddie County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 250 in Dinwiddie County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 76 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.9% of the population of Dinwiddie County, VA has health coverage, with 51.2% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 2.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dinwiddie County, VA see 7136 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0561% increase from the previous year (7132 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 14344 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4781 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

7,136 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dinwiddie County, VA

Primary care physicians in Dinwiddie County, VA see an average of 7,136 patients per year. This represents a 0.0561% increase from the previous year (7,132 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dinwiddie County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.06%

Uninsured

51.2%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

2.7%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dinwiddie County, VA declined by 31.4% from 8.83% to 6.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dinwiddie County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61.2 in Dinwiddie County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dinwiddie County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.9% in Dinwiddie County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dinwiddie County, VA.

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