Tappahannock, VA

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    2024 Population
    1,908
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.9
    5.07% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    25.2%
    21.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $46,816
    4.28% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $218,800
    7.15% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    821
    5.8% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Tappahannock, 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.

    97.6% of the residents in Tappahannock, VA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Tappahannock, VA was $218,800, and the homeownership rate was 31%.

    Most people in Tappahannock, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Tappahannock, VA was 1 car per household.

    United StatesVirginiaEssex County, VAMiddle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA

    Population & Diversity

    Tappahannock, VA is home to a population of 1.91k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.66% of Tappahannock, VA residents were born outside of the country (89 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.09 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (878 people) in Tappahannock, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 803 White (Non-Hispanic) and 88 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.6% of Tappahannock, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tappahannock, VA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tappahannock, VA
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      878 ± 274
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      803 ± 225
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      88 ± 80
    2.31%
    Hispanic Population
    44 people

    In 2024, there were 1.09 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (878 people) in Tappahannock, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 803 White (Non-Hispanic) and 88 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.31% of the people in Tappahannock, VA are hispanic (44 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Tappahannock, VA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.66%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    89 people
    2.36%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    44 people

    As of 2024, 4.66% of Tappahannock, VA residents (89 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tappahannock, VA was 2.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      34 ± 36
    2. Korea
      32 ± 38
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      21 ± 39

    Tappahannock, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Tappahannock, VA.

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    Health

    93.5% of the population of Tappahannock, VA has health coverage, with 35.6% on employee plans, 32.5% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 9.3% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,341 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 379 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.53%
    Uninsured
    35.6%
    Employer Coverage
    32.5%
    Medicaid
    16.1%
    Medicare
    9.3%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tappahannock, VA declined by 37.7% from 10.5% to 6.53%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Tappahannock, VA employs 821 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tappahannock, VA were Retail Trade (177 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (156 people), and Educational Services (114 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($64,205), Retail Trade ($47,246), and Manufacturing ($43,466).

    Employment

    Occupations

    821
    2024 Value
    ± 227
    5.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 36.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tappahannock, VA grew at a rate of 5.8%, from 776 employees to 821 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tappahannock, VA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (131 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (99 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (93 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tappahannock, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    821
    2024 Value
    ± 227
    5.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 36.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tappahannock, VA grew at a rate of 5.8%, from 776 employees to 821 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tappahannock, VA, are Retail Trade (177 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (156 people), and Educational Services (114 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tappahannock, VA, though some of these residents may live in Tappahannock, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,954
    Median earning men ± $4,921
    $27,238
    Median earning women ± $14,082

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($50,024), Manufacturing ($44,034), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($24,135).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($37,727), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,039), and Retail Trade ($21,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.905%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Tappahannock, VA was $218,800 in 2024, which is 0.658 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $204,200 to $218,800, a 7.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Tappahannock, VA is 31%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Tappahannock, VA have an average commute time of 32.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tappahannock, VA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $218,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$30,254
    $306
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$128

    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 Tappahannock, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    31%
    Homeownership
    2024
    75.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 31% of the housing units in Tappahannock, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 31.7%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $46,816
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,716
    987
    Number of Households
    ± 244

    In 2024, the median household income of the 987 households in Tappahannock, VA grew to $46,816 from the previous year's value of $44,896.

    The following chart displays the households in Tappahannock, 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 $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Tappahannock, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.6%)
    2. Carpooled (15.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.38%)

    In 2024, 76.6% of workers in Tappahannock, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.6%) and those who worked at home (6.38%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    32.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Tappahannock, VA have a longer commute time (32.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.08% of the workforce in Tappahannock, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Tappahannock, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tappahannock, VA have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    25.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tappahannock, VA (458 out of 1.82k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

    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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