Urbanna: Demographics & People
Urbanna's population stands at 495 people, in 212 households. Population grew 7.6% from 460 (2022) to 495 (2024). Median age 61.9 years. (6.4y older than Middlesex County; 24.1y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 81% White (non-Hispanic) and 17% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.25). 50% of households are family-led. County is gaining 255 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 50% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 169 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 7.6% from 460 (2022) to 495 (2024) — about 12.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~533 (extrapolated at 3.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 587.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 10,625 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 7.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 460 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 495 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 495 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 587 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 61.9y is 23.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 61.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 495 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 103 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 47.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 137.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 208 |
| Population under 18 | 103 |
| Median age | 61.9 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 495 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.25 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 394 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 6 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 24.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 85.7% |
| Asian population | 1.0% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 17.0% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.2% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 80.8% (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). 2.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 378 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 85 |
| Share born in this state | 76.4% |
| Share born in another state | 23.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 17.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 15 |
| From Europe | 15 |
Households & Family Composition
212 households. Averaging 1.9 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 50% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 107 families, 4% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 65 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 107 |
| Married couples with children | 4 |
| Average household size | 1.95 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 19.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 14 |
| Family households | 105 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 49.5% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 212 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. 6.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 255 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 9,956 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 9,701 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 255 |
| 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.3% |
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. 32 residents live in group quarters (6.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 32 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-01 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51119 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 119 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Middlesex |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 21.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 14.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 31.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51119 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Middlesex County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 536 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51119 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Middlesex County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 72.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 65.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 58.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 10,582 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 495, booming, retirement community, middle-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 495 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Middlesex County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade