McKenney Authority

McKenney is a middle-income village of 518 with home prices 1.8× below the Virginia median.

McKenney, Virginia

Population in McKenney stands at 518 — placing it among the smaller communities of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Households here earn a median of $52,500.

Definition and scope

McKenney is a chartered municipality within Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Virginia. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Richmond, VA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

McKenney has approximately 518 residents. The median age is 43.4 years. Roughly 74% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $212,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 57.7%
• Black or African American: 37.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in McKenney is $52,500. Poverty rate stands at 37.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 15.8%. Educational attainment: 7.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for McKenney:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

Castle Landing Strip provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Dinwiddie County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Petersburg, Virginia.

Geography and climate

McKenney sits at an elevation of 303 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.