Brunswick County, VA

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2021 Population

16,044

1.79% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.3

2.91% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.8%

8.82% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,597

7.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$115,100

1.32% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

6,342

0.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Brunswick County, VA had a population of 16k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $49,597. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Brunswick County, VA declined from 16,336 to 16,044, a −1.79% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,111 to $49,597, a 7.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brunswick County, VA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55%), White (Non-Hispanic) (40.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%), Other (Hispanic) (0.773%), and White (Hispanic) (0.299%).

None of the households in Brunswick County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Brunswick County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brunswick County, VA are Southside Virginia Community College (233639) (928 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Brunswick County, VA was $115,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%.

Most people in Brunswick County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Brunswick County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Brunswick County, VA borders Northampton County, NC, Warren County, NC, Dinwiddie County, VA, Greensville County, VA, Lunenburg County, VA, Mecklenburg County, VA, and Nottoway County, VA.

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Brunswick County, VA is home to a population of 16k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.36% of Brunswick County, VA residents were born outside of the country (218 people).

In 2021, there were 1.35 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.83k people) in Brunswick County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.52k White (Non-Hispanic) and 402 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Brunswick County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Brunswick County, VA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Brunswick County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brunswick County, VA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.83k ± 194
White (Non-Hispanic)
6.52k ± 10
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
402 ± 158

1.58%

Hispanic Population

254 people

1.58% of the people in Brunswick County, VA are hispanic (254 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Brunswick County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

1.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

218 people

1.62%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

264 people

As of 2021, 1.36% of Brunswick County, VA residents (218 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brunswick County, VA was 1.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Brunswick County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
369 ± 124
Gulf War (2001-)
259 ± 127
Gulf War (1990s)
142 ± 59

Brunswick County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brunswick County, VA employs 6.34k people. The largest industries in Brunswick County, VA are Retail Trade (990 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (777 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (753 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($56,667), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,456), and Construction ($47,065).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.34k

2021 Value

± 618

0.11%

1 Year growth

± 13.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brunswick County, VA grew at a rate of 0.11%, from 6.34k employees to 6.34k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brunswick County, VA, are Transportation Occupations (708 people), Sales & Related Occupations (704 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (577 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brunswick County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.34k

2021 Value

± 618

0.11%

1 Year growth

± 13.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Brunswick County, VA grew at a rate of 0.11%, from 6.34k employees to 6.34k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brunswick County, VA, are Retail Trade (990 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (777 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (753 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brunswick County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Brunswick County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,599

Median earning men ± $2,106

$24,889

Median earning women ± $6,507

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($56,700), Public Administration ($53,354), and Construction ($53,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($68,750), Public Administration ($38,869), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

59
Manufacturing
52
Retail Trade
45
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$37.8k
Manufacturing
$21.7k
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining
$7.67k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Brunswick County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.428%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.428%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Brunswick County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Brunswick County, VA awarded 928 degrees. The student population of Brunswick County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 951 male students and 2,010 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brunswick County, VA are White (555 and 60%), followed by Black or African American (267 and 28.9%), Hispanic or Latino (45 and 4.86%), and Two or More Races (29 and 3.14%).

The largest universities in Brunswick County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Southside Virginia Community College (233639) (928 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Brunswick County, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (334 and 36%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (168 and 18.1%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (124 and 13.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,961 students enrolled in Brunswick County, VA, 32.1% men and 67.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,538 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Operations Support & Secretarial Services
12 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
334 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
44 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Brunswick County, VA was Other Business Operations Support & Secretarial Services with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Brunswick County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Southside Virginia Community College (233639)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

928 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southside Virginia Community College (233639) with 928 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 314 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brunswick County, VA, which is 0.511 times less than the 614 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 555 degrees mean that there were 2.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 267 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,620) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($75) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,781) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Brunswick County, VA was $115,100 in 2021, which is 0.47 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $113,600 to $115,100, a 1.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Brunswick County, VA is 75.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Brunswick County, VA have an average commute time of 31.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brunswick County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Brunswick County, VA is $49,597. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Brunswick County, VA was Census Tract 9302.01 with a value of $53,942, followed by Census Tract 9301 and Census Tract 9302.03, with respective values of $51,451 and $34,444.

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brunswick County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.74%.

Housing

Property

$115,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,048

$4,468

Median Property Taxes

±$410

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brunswick County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Brunswick County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.7%

Homeownership

2021

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.7% of the housing units in Brunswick County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brunswick County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9302.01
Census Tract 9301
Census Tract 9302.03

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brunswick County, VA was Census Tract 9302.01 with a value of $53,942, followed by Census Tract 9301 and Census Tract 9302.03, with respective values of $51,451 and $34,444.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Brunswick County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,597

Median Household Income

± $3,887

5.91k

Number of Households

± 527

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.91k households in Brunswick County, VA grew to $49,597 from the previous year's value of $46,111.

The following chart displays the households in Brunswick County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brunswick County, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (9.57%)
Worked At Home (3.77%)

In 2021, 82.3% of workers in Brunswick County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.57%) and those who worked at home (3.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brunswick County, VA have a longer commute time (31.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.06% of the workforce in Brunswick County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Brunswick County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brunswick County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brunswick County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brunswick County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.74%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brunswick County, VA (2.41k out of 13.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brunswick County, VA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 25.4% of the children was living in poverty in Brunswick County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 132 in Brunswick County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 27.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.3% of the population of Brunswick County, VA has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 22.2% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 2.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Brunswick County, VA see 4058 patients per year on average, which represents a 23.8% increase from the previous year (3277 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5346 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2291 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,058 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brunswick County, VA

Primary care physicians in Brunswick County, VA see an average of 4,058 patients per year. This represents a 23.8% increase from the previous year (3,277 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Brunswick County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.72%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

22.2%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

2.47%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brunswick County, VA declined by 30.1% from 8.17% to 5.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brunswick County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Brunswick County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Brunswick County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.4% in Brunswick County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Brunswick County, VA.

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