Hanover County, VA

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2021 Population

109,232

2.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

1.41% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.47%

12.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$96,911

5.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$304,700

5.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

57,381

2.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hanover County, VA had a population of 109k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $96,911. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hanover County, VA grew from 106,538 to 109,232, a 2.53% increase and its median household income grew from $91,444 to $96,911, a 5.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hanover County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.43%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%), and White (Hispanic) (1.35%).

None of the households in Hanover 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.

98.1% of the residents in Hanover County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hanover County, VA are Randolph-Macon College (400 degrees awarded in 2021) and Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics (458122) (25 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hanover County, VA was $304,700, and the homeownership rate was 82.8%.

Most people in Hanover County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Hanover County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Hanover County, VA borders Caroline County, VA, Goochland County, VA, Henrico County, VA, King William County, VA, Louisa County, VA, New Kent County, VA, and Spotsylvania County, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Hanover County, VA is home to a population of 109k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.36% of Hanover County, VA residents were born outside of the country (4.76k people).

In 2021, there were 9.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.4k people) in Hanover County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Hanover County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hanover County, VA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hanover County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.4k ± 381
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.21k ± 418
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.69k ± 590

3.22%

Hispanic Population

3.52k people

3.22% of the people in Hanover County, VA are hispanic (3.52k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hanover 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

4.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.76k people

4.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.31k people

As of 2021, 4.36% of Hanover County, VA residents (4.76k 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 Hanover County, VA was 4.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,172 ± 338
Gulf War (1990s)
1,479 ± 290
Gulf War (2001-)
1,413 ± 278

Hanover County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hanover County, VA employs 57.4k people. The largest industries in Hanover County, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,141 people), Retail Trade (6,712 people), and Educational Services (5,567 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($110,221), Utilities ($86,622), and Information ($76,895).

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

57.4k

2021 Value

± 1,788

2.82%

1 Year growth

± 4.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hanover County, VA grew at a rate of 2.82%, from 55.8k employees to 57.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hanover County, VA, are Management Occupations (8,076 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,628 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,239 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hanover County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.4k

2021 Value

± 1,788

2.82%

1 Year growth

± 4.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hanover County, VA grew at a rate of 2.82%, from 55.8k employees to 57.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hanover County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,141 people), Retail Trade (6,712 people), and Educational Services (5,567 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hanover County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Hanover County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,972

Median earning men ± $2,901

$43,650

Median earning women ± $1,352

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($84,647), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,021).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,489), Public Administration ($59,982), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,018).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

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

1,070
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
782
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
602
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

$819k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$661k
Manufacturing
$553k
Wholesale Trade

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 Hanover County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.55%).

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

Donald J. Trump (62.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.55%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

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 Hanover County, VA awarded 425 degrees. The student population of Hanover County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,364 male students and 1,658 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hanover County, VA are White (329 and 78.3%), followed by Black or African American (35 and 8.33%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 6.19%), and Two or More Races (12 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Hanover County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Randolph-Macon College (400 and 94.1%) and Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics (458122) (25 and 5.88%).

The most popular majors in Hanover County, VA are General Business (56 and 13.2%), General Biological Sciences (47 and 11.1%), and General Communication (41 and 9.65%).

The median tuition cost in Hanover County, VA for private four year colleges is $43,660.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hanover County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,022 (45.1% men and 54.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,022 students enrolled in Hanover County, VA, 45.1% men and 54.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,274 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
56 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
47 degree-majors awarded
General Communication
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hanover County, VA was General Business with 56 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Randolph-Macon College
400 degrees awarded
Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics (458122)
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Randolph-Macon College with 400 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 167 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hanover County, VA, which is 0.647 times less than the 258 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 329 degrees mean that there were 9.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 35 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,660) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

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 Hanover County, VA was $304,700 in 2021, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $288,800 to $304,700, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Hanover County, VA is 82.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hanover County, VA have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hanover County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hanover County, VA is $96,911. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hanover County, VA was Census Tract 3208.03 with a value of $137,206, followed by Census Tract 3207.02 and Census Tract 3208.04, with respective values of $135,625 and $128,538.

In 2022, 8.83% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hanover County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.566%.

Housing

Property

$304,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,683

$33,385

Median Property Taxes

±$1,259

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 Hanover County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

82.8%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 82.8% of the housing units in Hanover County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hanover 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 3208.03
Census Tract 3207.02
Census Tract 3208.04

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hanover County, VA was Census Tract 3208.03 with a value of $137,206, followed by Census Tract 3207.02 and Census Tract 3208.04, with respective values of $135,625 and $128,538.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hanover 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.

$96,911

Median Household Income

± $2,936

40.3k

Number of Households

± 1,430

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.3k households in Hanover County, VA grew to $96,911 from the previous year's value of $91,444.

The following chart displays the households in Hanover 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hanover 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 (80.3%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (5.5%)

In 2021, 80.3% of workers in Hanover County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (5.5%).

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

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hanover County, VA have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.87% of the workforce in Hanover County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hanover 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 Hanover County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hanover County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 8.83% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hanover County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.566%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

5.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hanover County, VA (5.87k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hanover 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 5.3% of the children was living in poverty in Hanover County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.2%.

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 128 in Hanover County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 49.1 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

95.1% of the population of Hanover County, VA has health coverage, with 61.1% on employee plans, 6.51% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Hanover County, VA see 1400 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.82% increase from the previous year (1375 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1463 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 564 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,400 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hanover County, VA

Primary care physicians in Hanover County, VA see an average of 1,400 patients per year. This represents a 1.82% increase from the previous year (1,375 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.89%

Uninsured

61.1%

Employer Coverage

6.51%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.71%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hanover County, VA grew by 0.459% from 4.87% to 4.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hanover 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 35.2 in Hanover County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hanover 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 34.2% in Hanover County, VA.

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

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