Mecklenburg County , Virginia

Population: 30,431 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $51,691 Home $169,400 Rent $804/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 30,431 residents, Mecklenburg County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Mecklenburg County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$51,691
Median Income
household
$169,400
Home Value
median
$804/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $51,691
Per Capita Income $33,014
Poverty Rate 17.4%
Median Home Value $169,400
Median Gross Rent $804/mo
Owner Occupied 71.9%
Renter Occupied 28.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 30,431
Median Age 48.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 21.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

41.5%
Obesity
13.6%
Diabetes
16.3%
Smoking
37.7%
High Blood Pressure
28.6%
No Physical Activity
22.7%
Depression
41.8%
Insufficient Sleep
78.0%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 54.3  ·  54th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
33.84
🌀 Hurricane
85.27
🔥 Wildfire
24.30
❄️ Winter Storm
58.63
🌍 Earthquake
65.01
☀️ Drought
96.12

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