Campbell County, VA

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Population

55,158

0.176% growth

Median Age

42.8


Median Household Income

$48,823

3.87% growth

Poverty Rate

11.7%


Number of Employees

26,478

0.337% growth

Median Property Value

$154,300

1.11% growth

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Health

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About

In 2017, Campbell County, VA had a population of 55.2k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $48,823. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Campbell County, VA grew from 55,061 to 55,158, a 0.176% increase and its median household income grew from $47,005 to $48,823, a 3.87% increase.

The population of Campbell County, VA is 80.3% White Alone, 14% Black or African American Alone, and 2.36% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Campbell County, VA speak a non-English language, and 98.3% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Campbell County, VA is $154,300, and the homeownership rate is 75%. Most people in Campbell County, VA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Campbell County, VA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Campbell County, VA employs 26.5k people. The largest industries in Campbell County, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,009 people), Manufacturing (3,965 people), and Retail Trade (3,555 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,869), Utilities ($63,889), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,529).

Median household income in Campbell County, VA is $48,823. Males in Campbell County, VA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,180. The income inequality in Campbell County, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,823

2017 value

± $2,634

3.87%

1 Year Growth

± 6.02%

Households in Campbell County, VA have a median annual income of $48,823, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,005 in 2016, which represents a 3.87% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$74,183

Average Male Salary

± $1,323

$55,180

Average Female Salary

± $1,030

In 2017, full-time male employees in Virginia made 1.34 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $68,169 ± $3,324

  2. White

    $60,529 ± $977

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $56,661 ± $29,375

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.478

2017 Wage GINI

0.477

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0649% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 204.02

  2. Census Tract 203

  3. Census Tract 204.03

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Campbell County, VA was Census Tract 204.02 with a value of $63,244, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 204.03, with respective values of $62,819 and $61,646.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Campbell County, VA (6.37k out of 54.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    4,597 ± 481

  2. Black

    1,309 ± 253

  3. Two Or More

    251 ± 142

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Campbell County, VA is White, followed by Black 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

26.5k

2017 Value

± 1,152

0.337%

1 Year growth

± 6.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Campbell County, VA grew at a rate of 0.337%, from 26.4k employees to 26.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Campbell County, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,377 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,919 people), and Production Occupations (2,469 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Campbell County, VA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Campbell County, VA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,377 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,919 people), and Production Occupations (2,469 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Campbell County, VA has an unusually high number of residents working as Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.86 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.68 times), and Production Occupations (1.61 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Campbell County, VA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($74,375), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($65,024), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($59,516).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.5k

2017 Value

± 1,152

0.337%

1 Year growth

± 6.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Campbell County, VA grew at a rate of 0.337%, from 26.4k employees to 26.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Campbell County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,009 people), Manufacturing (3,965 people), and Retail Trade (3,555 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Campbell County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Campbell County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Campbell County, VA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,009 people), Manufacturing (3,965 people), and Retail Trade (3,555 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Campbell County, VA has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.48 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.39 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.25 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Campbell County, VA, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,869), Utilities ($63,889), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,529).

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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

  1. Mixed freight

    $29.9B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $27.8B

  3. Electronics

    $26B

In 2015, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $29.9B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($27.8B) and Electronics ($26B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$277B

2020 Value

$373B

Projected 2045 Value

34.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $277B. This is expected to increase 34.7% to $373B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Maryland

    $25.5B

  2. North Carolina

    $14B

  3. Pennsylvania

    $12.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Maryland with $25.5B, followed by North Carolina with $14B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

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

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Health

90.6% of the population of Campbell County, VA has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Campbell County, VA was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Campbell County, VA see 5008 patients per year on average, which represents a 18.6% increase from the previous year (4222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5495 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 10990 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Mecklenburg County and Halifax County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.6%). Additionally, Petersburg city has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,008 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Campbell County, VA see an average of 5,008 patients per year. This represents a 18.6% increase from the previous year (4,222 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,218

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,361

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,677

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

9.44%

Uninsured

50%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Campbell County, VA declined by 2.89% from 9.72% to 9.44%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Mecklenburg County

    15.6% prevalence

  2. Halifax County

    15.6% prevalence

  3. Northumberland County

    15.4% prevalence

Mecklenburg County and Halifax County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Virginia, at 15.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Virginia by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Campbell County, VA is home to a population of 55.2k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.53% of Campbell County, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.39k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Campbell County, VA is composed of 44.3k White Alone residents (80.3%), 7.71k Black or African American Alone residents (14%), 1.3k Two or More Races residents (2.36%), 1.18k Hispanic or Latino residents (2.14%), 493 Asian Alone residents (0.894%), 96 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.174%), 70 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.127%), and 15 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0272%).

Age

Age by Nativity

43

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

35

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Campbell County, VA was 42.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 35. But people in Campbell County, VA are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Campbell County, VA residents was 43.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.53%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.39k people

2.64%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.45k people

As of 2017, 2.53% of Campbell County, VA residents (1.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Campbell County, VA was 2.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. El Salvador

    103,545 ± 7,851 people

  2. India

    82,876 ± 7,033 people

  3. Mexico

    56,021 ± 5,792 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 103,545 Virginia residents, followed by India with 82,876 and Mexico with 56,021.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2017 Citizenship

98.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.3% of Campbell County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Campbell County, VA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    44.3k ± 67

  2. Black or African American Alone

    7.71k ± 367

  3. Two or More Races

    1.3k ± 403

In 2017, there were 5.74 times more White Alone residents (44.3k people) in Campbell County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.71k Black or African American Alone and 1.3k Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Campbell County, VA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,488 ± 275

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    532 ± 182

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    502 ± 173

Campbell County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Campbell County, VA was $154,300 in 2017, which is 0.672 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $152,600 to $154,300, a 1.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Campbell County, VA is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Campbell County, VA have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Campbell County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$154,300

2017 Median

± $4,989

$152,600

2016 Median

± $3,916

In 2017, the median property value in Campbell County, VA grew to to $154,300 from the previous year's value of $152,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Campbell County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Campbell County, VA the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

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Household Income

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

$48,823

Median Household Income

± $2,634

22.6k

Number of Households

± 1,043

In 2017, the median household income of the 22.6k households in Campbell County, VA grew to $48,823 from the previous year's value of $47,005.

The following chart displays the households in Campbell 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Campbell County, VA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Campbell County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

75%

2017 Homeownership

75.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 75% of the housing units in Campbell County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Campbell County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Campbell County, VA have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.78% of the workforce in Campbell County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    85.9%

  2. Carpooled

    8.02%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.15%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Campbell County, VA was Drove Alone (85.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.02%) and those who Worked At Home (4.15%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Campbell County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Campbell County, VA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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