Hanover County: Demographics & People
Hanover County is home to 112,879 people, in 42,688 households. Median age 42.7 years. (4.9y older than Virginia). Population is 8% Black and 4% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 2,383 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 32% adult obesity, 13% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 69 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 112,879; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 112,879 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 47,282 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 42.7y is 3.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 112,879 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 24,361 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 21,003.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 45,843.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 21,672 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 21.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 18.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 40.6% |
| Median age | 42.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 112,879 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 112,879 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 91,982 |
| Black residents | 9,497 |
| Asian residents | 2,414 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 167 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 93 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 1,951 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 6,775 |
| Diversity Index | 32.5% |
| Asian population | 2.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 8.4% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.0% (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). 11.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 112,879 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 108,080 |
| Residents born in this state | 74,276 |
| Residents born in another state | 32,679 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 12,909 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 2,973 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 1,125 |
| Foreign-born residents | 11.4% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
42,688 households.
| Family households | 30,755 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 42,688 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 2,383 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 114,186 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 111,803 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,383 |
| 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 | 111,856 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 12,634 |
| Pct With Disability | 11.3% |
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 | 2,340 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 111,632 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 102,290 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 2,971 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 5,064 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,176 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 131 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 9,342 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 8.4% |
| Pct White | 81.5% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29