Campbell County: Economy & Jobs
$66,165 is the median household income in Campbell County (about the same as Campbell County median $66,165; 1.4× below Virginia median $93,170), with homes at a median value of $211,600.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $66,165 — below the Virginia median ($92,968). Poverty rate 10.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $26,000 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,625,680 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $62,526 (vs Virginia $92,983) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $66,165 (vs Virginia $92,968) |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS · Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.9% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 18,480 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,064,320,412 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $57,594 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,981,130 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% (vs Virginia 2.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 642 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 102,611 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 159.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Milk, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,214 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 16,842 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 875,596 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 9 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 16 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 29 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 11 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 34 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Total Snap Stores | 21 |
|---|
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $346,358,767 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,218.74 (vs Virginia $14,580) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 55,696 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Sources: USAspending API