County · Virginia
Brunswick County, Virginia
Brunswick County, Virginia. Brunswick County had 15,727 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. It holds 6 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 51025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,727
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,849 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,841
Median household income
$53,084
±$4,616 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$142,700
±$16,475 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$834
±$80 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Brunswick County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,849 residents in Brunswick County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,727 for July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,841 over 566 square miles of land.
| Measure | Brunswick County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,841 | 8,705,170 | −679 |
| Households | 6,477±302 | 3,365,732 | +440 |
| Average household size | 2.12±0.10 | 2.52 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 7,957±39 | 3,684,756 | −274 |
Brunswick County's population since 2000
From 18,419 in 2000 to 15,727 in 2025: down 14.6%. 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 Brunswick County?
Brunswick County holds 6 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Lawrenceville with 985 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lawrenceville | 1,014 | $33,611 |
|---|---|---|
| GasburgGEOID 5130480 | 408 | $77,917 |
| Alberta | 302 | $41,964 |
| BrodnaxGEOID 5110072 | 283 | $82,396 |
| EbonyGEOID 5124816 | 150 | not published |
| WarfieldGEOID 5183056 | 104 | not published |
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 Brunswick County?
The median resident of Brunswick County is 44.7 years old; 15.3% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 51.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.3%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brunswick County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7±0.6 | 39.0 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 15.3%±0.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 11.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.3%±0.1 pts | 58.4% | +0.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 51.5%±1.5 pts | 18.3% | −2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.8 pts | 13.1% | +1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2%±0.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±1.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7%±2.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±1.9 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.4%±2.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.6%±2.2 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.5 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 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 Brunswick County earn?
Half of Brunswick County's 6,477 households earn less than $53,084 a year (±$4,616), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $54,685 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brunswick County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,084±$4,616 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,947±$6,476 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,934±$2,630 | $50,666 | +$3,189 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9%±2.9 pts | 9.9% | −5.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.7%±8.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.9%±3.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.2%±3.1 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 Brunswick County?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Brunswick County's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $142,700 by its owner (±$16,475). The median renter pays $834 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brunswick County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $142,700±$16,475 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $834±$80 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7%±9.0 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,201±$87 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4%±3.4 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,957±39 | 3,684,756 | −274 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3%±2.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.1%±3.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.1%±2.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.0%±2.4 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 Brunswick County building?
Builders took permits for 36 new housing units across Brunswick County in 2025 (36 single-family), 2.3 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 Brunswick County get to work?
79.6% of Brunswick County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Brunswick County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.7%±2.2 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±1.5 pts | 4.3% | −6.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6%±4.3 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±2.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±2.2 pts | 18.3% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min±2.0 | 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 Brunswick County's census tracts?
Brunswick County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,182 (Tract 9301) to $59,261 (Tract 9303.01).
| Tract 930151025930100 | 2,933±327 | $49,182 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9302.0151025930201 | 2,081±299 | $53,889 |
| Tract 9302.0251025930202 | 1,623±43 | not published |
| Tract 9302.0351025930203 | 4,242±406 | $53,158 |
| Tract 9303.0151025930301 | 1,728±327 | $59,261 |
| Tract 9303.0251025930302 | 3,234±302 | $57,031 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Brunswick County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 93rd of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 95th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 123rd of 133 |
| Median household income | 113th of 133 |
| Median home value | 119th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 103rd of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 44th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 110th 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 Brunswick 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.