Rockbridge County, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 75th-largest in Virginia
The population of Rockbridge County, Virginia is 22,578 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $63,975, the median home value is $238,700, and the median age is 49.7.
The population of Rockbridge County has grown 0.1% since 2010 (22,348 → 22,368), a +0.01% annualized rate.
22,578
Population
+0.01%
Annual growth
38
People / sq mi
$63,975
Median Income
$238,700
Median Home Value
Rockbridge County covers 597 sq mi of land at 37.8 people per square mile.
About Rockbridge County, VA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Rockbridge County: a median age of 49.7, older than the national median. Rockbridge County is a county in Virginia with a population of 22,578.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $63,975 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.1%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $238,700, with typical rent around $956.
About 31.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. About 10.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Rockbridge County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Rockbridge County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Rockbridge County had a population of 22,348 in 2010 and 22,368 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,904 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.
22,368
Population (2024)
22,348
Population (2010)
22,904
Peak (2018)
0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,348 |
| 2011 | 22,449 |
| 2012 | 22,384 |
| 2013 | 22,337 |
| 2014 | 22,443 |
| 2015 | 22,410 |
| 2016 | 22,467 |
| 2017 | 22,736 |
| 2018 | 22,904 |
| 2019 | 22,774 |
| 2020 | 22,657 |
| 2021 | 22,651 |
| 2022 | 22,585 |
| 2023 | 22,394 |
| 2024 | 22,368 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.7
Median Age
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Male
26.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.1% · Seniors (65+): 26.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,975$-26,999 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,339 |
| Per-capita income | $37,739 |
| Poverty rate | 5.1%-1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Rockbridge County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
78.1%
Public transit
10.8%
Work from home
26.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$238,700$-122,000 vs state
Median home value
$956
Median rent
78.4%
Homeownership rate
11,315
Total housing units
84.4%
Occupied
15.6%
Vacant
21.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.7%
With health insurance
90.6%
With broadband internet
28.9%
Foreign-born
9.2%
Veterans (18+)
17.7%
With a disability
98.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.9%
High School+
31.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rockbridge County, Virginia has a population of 22,578 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 38 people per square mile.
The population of Rockbridge County has grown 0.1% since 2010 (22,348 → 22,368), a +0.01% annualized rate.
The median household income in Rockbridge County, Virginia is $63,975, with mean (average) household income of $85,339 and per-capita income of $37,739. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Rockbridge County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.6%), Black or African American (4.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Rockbridge County, Virginia is 49.7 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.
The median home value in Rockbridge County is $238,700 and median monthly rent is $956. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,315 total housing units, 15.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Rockbridge County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Rockbridge County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.