Farmville: Demographics & People
Farmville's population stands at 7,774 people, in 2,576 households. Population grew 2.1% from 7,613 (2022) to 7,774 (2024). Median age 24.8 years. (7.8y younger than Prince Edward County; 13.0y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 10% of the population. Population is 64% White (non-Hispanic) and 26% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.45). 46% of households are family-led. County is gaining 398 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 3.0 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 54% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 38 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.1% from 7,613 (2022) to 7,774 (2024) — about 3.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~7,938 (extrapolated at 1.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 8,161.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 9,675 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 7,613 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 7,774 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 7,774 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 8,161 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 24.8y is 14.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 10% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 24.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 10.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 7,774 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 782 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 3,942.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,678.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,372 |
| Population under 18 | 782 |
| Median age | 24.8 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 7,774 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.45 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 5,143 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,886 |
| Asian residents | 118 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 243 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 44.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 69.6% |
| Asian population | 1.5% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 25.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.4% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 64.5% (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). 1.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 5,422 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,931 |
| Share born in this state | 69.7% |
| Share born in another state | 30.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 24.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 527 |
| From Europe | 51 |
| From Africa | 77 |
Households & Family Composition
2,576 households. Averaging 1.9 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 46% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,065 families, 12% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 592 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,065 |
| Married couples with children | 125 |
| Average household size | 1.93 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 4.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 93 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 15 |
| Family households | 1,178 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 45.7% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 2,576 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. 16.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 398 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 9,015 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 8,617 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 398 |
| 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 | 349 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.9% |
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. 2,420 residents live in group quarters (31.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 2,420 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51049 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 049 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Cumberland |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 13.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 8.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 19.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51049 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Cumberland County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 212 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51049 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Cumberland County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 43.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 37.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 11.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 9,932 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 10.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 7,774, growing, young community, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 7,774 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Cumberland County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade