Patrick County: Demographics & People
Census counts 17,512 people in Patrick County, in 7,781 households. Median age 51.8 years. (14.0y older than Virginia). Population is 5% Black and 4% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 90 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 33% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 82 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 17,512; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 17,512 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 3,316 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 51.8y is 12.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 17,512 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,047 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 2,493.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 7,137.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 4,835 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 17.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 14.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 40.8% |
| Median age | 51.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 17,512 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 17,512 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 15,670 |
| Black residents | 884 |
| Asian residents | 90 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 8 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 362 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 498 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 615 |
| Diversity Index | 19.6% |
| Asian population | 0.5% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 5.0% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.5% (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). 29.1% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 17,512 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 17,048 |
| Residents born in this state | 9,860 |
| Residents born in another state | 7,006 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 5,102 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 438 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 182 |
| Foreign-born residents | 29.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
7,781 households.
| Family households | 4,928 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 7,781 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 90 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 14,772 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 14,682 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 90 |
| 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 | 17,143 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 3,495 |
| Pct With Disability | 20.4% |
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 | 384 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 17,339 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 15,877 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 505 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 382 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 558 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 17 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,462 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 8.4% |
| Pct White | 89.5% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29