County · Virginia
Amelia County, Virginia
Amelia County, Virginia. Amelia County had 13,632 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020, in line with Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 51007.
Amelia County is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,632
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,265 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,462
Median household income
$76,717
±$10,778 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$282,400
±$18,805 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,164
±$227 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Amelia County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,265 residents in Amelia County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,632 for July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, in line with Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,462 over 355 square miles of land.
| Measure | Amelia County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,462 | 8,705,170 | +509 |
| Households | 5,417±195 | 3,365,732 | +463 |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.09 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,815±29 | 3,684,756 | +224 |
Amelia County's population since 2000
From 11,400 in 2000 to 13,632 in 2025: up 19.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Amelia County?
Amelia County holds 1 place: 1 census-designated place. The largest is Amelia Court House with 746 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Amelia Court HouseGEOID 5101640 | 965 | $70,320 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Amelia County?
The median resident of Amelia County is 44.7 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.5%.
| Measure | Amelia County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7±0.9 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2%±0.8 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.2%±1.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% | 11.0% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.1%±1.7 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.5%±2.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±3.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±1.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±1.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.6%±2.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1%±3.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7%±3.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5%±3.0 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6%±3.3 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4%±1.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±1.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Amelia County earn?
Half of Amelia County's 5,417 households earn less than $76,717 a year (±$10,778), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $71,314 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Amelia County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,717±$10,778 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,453±$8,120 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,492±$3,021 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7%±4.1 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.4%±11.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.4%±4.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2%±4.2 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Amelia County?
Owners occupy 82.5% of Amelia County's occupied homes and renters 17.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $282,400 by its owner (±$18,805). The median renter pays $1,164 a month including utilities, and 29.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Amelia County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $282,400±$18,805 | $383,700 | +$34,538 |
| Median gross rent | $1,164±$227 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.6%±14.0 pts | 39.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,603±$151 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.5%±5.0 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,815±29 | 3,684,756 | +224 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.5%±6.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.4%±5.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.4%±3.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2%±3.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 Amelia County building?
Builders took permits for 50 new housing units across Amelia County in 2025 (50 single-family), 3.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Amelia County get to work?
76.2% of Amelia County's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 40.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Amelia County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.3%±3.7 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±1.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.2%±5.2 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±3.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.7%±3.8 pts | 18.3% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 40.1 min±3.1 | 27.3 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 are Amelia County's census tracts?
Amelia County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $72,672 (Tract 9302) to $80,486 (Tract 9301.02).
| Tract 9301.0151007930101 | 2,320±317 | $80,037 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9301.0251007930102 | 4,779±635 | $80,486 |
| Tract 930251007930200 | 6,363±494 | $72,672 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Amelia County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 105th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 114th of 133 |
| Median household income | 51st of 133 |
| Median home value | 62nd of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 56th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 85th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 101st of 133 |
| Median age | 52nd of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Amelia County 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' school search.