Town · Virginia
Farmville, Virginia
Farmville, town, mostly in Prince Edward County (93.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Cumberland County, Virginia. Farmville had 7,593 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,473 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,774 (±341). GEOID 5127440.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,593
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,473 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,774 ±341
Median household income
$40,966
±$7,734 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$238,900
±$27,912 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$859
±$85 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Farmville and what county is it in?
Farmville is a town mostly in Prince Edward County (93.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Cumberland County, Virginia. It covers 7.7 square miles of land, 974 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward County | 6,952 | 93.0% |
| Cumberland County | 521 | 7.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Farmville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,593 people lived in Farmville on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 7,473 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,774 (±341).
| Measure | Farmville | Prince Edward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,774 ±341 | 21,996 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,576 ±305 | 7,641 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.08 ±0.20 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,142 ±304 | 9,209 | no clear change |
Farmville's population since 2000
From 6,845 in 2000 to 7,593 in 2025: up 10.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Farmville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Farmville?
The median resident of Farmville is 24.8 years old; 10.1% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.6%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Farmville | Prince Edward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.8 ±2.3 | 32.6 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 10.1% ±2.8 pts | 15.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6% ±2.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 44.0% ±4.1 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±1.3 pts | 4.9% | −6.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.5% ±4.7 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.6% ±5.0 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±3.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4% ±2.0 pts | 3.5% | −7.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±2.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2% ±4.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±4.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.0% ±6.5 pts | 27.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.7% ±4.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.6% ±4.9 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Farmville earn?
Half of Farmville's 2,576 households earn less than $40,966 a year (±$7,734), against $56,315 in Prince Edward County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $44,299 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Farmville | Prince Edward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,966 ±$7,734 | $56,315 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,179 ±$13,714 | $77,519 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,637 ±$4,333 | $27,082 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.4% ±6.2 pts | 20.9% | −9.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.6% ±11.9 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6% ±4.9 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.4% ±5.1 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0% ±6.1 pts | 82.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Farmville?
Owners occupy 36.6% of Farmville's occupied homes and renters 63.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $238,900 by its owner (±$27,912). The median renter pays $859 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Farmville | Prince Edward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $238,900 ±$27,912 | $216,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $859 ±$85 | $931 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3% ±12.3 pts | 43.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,435 ±$153 | $1,249 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 36.6% ±6.1 pts | 58.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 63.4% ±6.1 pts | 42.0% | – |
| Housing units | 3,142 ±304 | 9,209 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.6% ±8.8 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.9% ±4.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.9% ±8.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.4% ±6.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Farmville building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Farmville in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Farmville work and get to work?
62.5% of Farmville's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.6 minutes.
| Measure | Farmville | Prince Edward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.8% ±5.3 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±2.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 62.5% ±7.9 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5% ±5.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±2.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 17.8% ±6.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7% ±3.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.6 min ±4.3 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Farmville?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Farmville, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9302.04Prince Edward County | 5,114 | $40,795 |
| Tract 9301.01Prince Edward County | 3,220 | $41,178 |
| Tract 9302Cumberland County | 3,786 | $57,580 |
| Tract 9301.02Prince Edward County | 3,531 | $62,225 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Farmville) · Census block assignment files
How does Farmville compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Farmville is the 3,868th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 51st-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Farmville ranks 351st of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 51st | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 66th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 233rd | 374 |
| Median household income | 351st | 365 |
| Per capita income | 362nd | 374 |
| Median home value | 256th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 278th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 46th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 188th | 359 |
| Median age | 358th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 355th | 368 |
| Work from home | 281st | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 332nd | 372 |
Farmville's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Farmville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Farmville?
12 of the 57 figures for Farmville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Farmville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Farmville.