McKenney: Demographics & People
McKenney's population stands at 518 people, in 202 households. Population shrank 9.0% from 569 (2022) to 518 (2024). Median age 43.4 years. (5.6y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 26% of the population. Population is 58% White (non-Hispanic) and 38% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.46). 56% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,190 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 44% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 81 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 9.0% from 569 (2022) to 518 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~472 (extrapolated at -4.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 416.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 27,947 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -9.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 569 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 518 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 518 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 416 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 43.4y is 4.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 26% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 43.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 518 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 134 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 84.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 203.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 97 |
| Population under 18 | 134 |
| Median age | 43.4 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 518 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.46 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 350 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 192 |
| Asian residents | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 46.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 64.5% |
| Asian population | 0.2% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 37.5% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 57.7% (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). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 0% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 415 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 98 |
| Share born in this state | 80.1% |
| Share born in another state | 19.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 18.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1 |
| From Europe | 1 |
Households & Family Composition
202 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 56% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 122 families, 22% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 141 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 122 |
| Married couples with children | 27 |
| Single-parent households | 5 |
| Average household size | 2.62 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 5.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 6 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 6 |
| Family households | 114 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 56.4% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 202 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. 7.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,190 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 7.2% |
|---|---|
| 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 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 | 71 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 12.7% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51053 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 053 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Dinwiddie |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 9.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 7.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 13.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51053 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Dinwiddie County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 550 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51053 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Dinwiddie County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 55.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 30.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 28,544 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 518, shrinking, established, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 518 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Dinwiddie County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade