Dinwiddie County: Demographics & People
Dinwiddie County's population stands at 28,191 people, in 10,661 households. Median age 43.1 years. (5.3y older than Virginia). Population is 30% Black and 4% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 1,190 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 64 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 28,191; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 28,191 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 1,076 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 43.1y is 4.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 28,191 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 5,632 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 5,624.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 11,520.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 5,415 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 20.0% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 40.9% |
| Median age | 43.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 28,191 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 28,191 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 18,028 |
| Black residents | 8,415 |
| Asian residents | 168 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 7 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 684 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 889 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,236 |
| Diversity Index | 50.0% |
| Asian population | 0.6% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 29.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.4% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 11.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 28,191 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 27,242 |
| Residents born in this state | 20,332 |
| Residents born in another state | 6,633 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 3,177 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 678 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 277 |
| Foreign-born residents | 11.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
10,661 households.
| Family households | 7,379 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 10,661 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 1,190 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 26,006 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 24,816 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,190 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
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.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 27,734 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 4,105 |
| Pct With Disability | 14.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 657 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 27,963 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 25,379 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 575 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,606 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 346 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 57 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 2,584 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 9.2% |
| Pct White | 64.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29