Brodnax: Demographics & People
Census counts 414 people in Brodnax, in 183 households. Population grew 18.3% from 350 (2022) to 414 (2024). Median age 34.5 years. (10.2y younger than Brunswick County; 3.3y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 14% of the population. Population is 54% Black and 22% White (non-Hispanic). The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.52). 82% of households are family-led. County health: 45% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 18% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 27 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 18.3% from 350 (2022) to 414 (2024) — about 30.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~493 (extrapolated at 9.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 612.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 15,849 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 18.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 350 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 414 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 414 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 612 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.5y is 4.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 14% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 14.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 414 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 59 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 148.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 178.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 29 |
| Population under 18 | 59 |
| Median age | 34.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 414 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.52 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 72 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 222 |
| Asian residents | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 49 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 51.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 64.5% |
| Asian population | 0.5% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 53.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 17.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 22.0% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 22% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 275 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 47 |
| Share born in this state | 66.4% |
| Share born in another state | 33.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 11.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 21.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 51 |
Households & Family Composition
183 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 82% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 123 families, 28% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 123 |
| Married couples with children | 35 |
| Single-parent households | 11 |
| Average household size | 2.13 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 13 |
| Family households | 150 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 82.0% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 183 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 11,672 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 11,644 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 28 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 58 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 15.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-04 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51025 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 025 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Brunswick |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 27.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 20.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 35.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51025 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Brunswick County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 467 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51025 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Brunswick County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 62.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 55.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 16,231 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 14.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 414, booming, young professional, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 414 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Brunswick County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade