County · Virginia
Campbell County, Virginia
Campbell County, Virginia. Campbell County had 55,629 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, about level with 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 5 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 51031.
Campbell County is one of the 5 counties of the Lynchburg, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
55,629
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 55,696 · ACS 2020-2024: 55,312
Median household income
$66,165
±$5,574 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$211,600
±$9,339 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$891
±$44 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Campbell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 55,696 residents in Campbell County. The Census Bureau estimates 55,629 for July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 55,312 over 503 square miles of land.
| Measure | Campbell County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 55,312 | 8,705,170 | +87 |
| Households | 22,240±402 | 3,365,732 | −831 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.04 | 2.52 | +0.08 |
| Housing units | 25,533±53 | 3,684,756 | −339 |
Campbell County's population since 2000
From 51,078 in 2000 to 55,629 in 2025: up 8.9%. 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 Campbell County?
Campbell County holds 5 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Timberlake with 12,725 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Timberlake | 13,267 | $75,657 |
|---|---|---|
| Altavista | 3,378 | $51,349 |
| RustburgGEOID 5169536 | 1,281 | $72,950 |
| ConcordGEOID 5118880 | 1,557 | $71,058 |
| Brookneal | 1,090 | $44,850 |
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 Campbell County?
The median resident of Campbell County is 43.6 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.2%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Campbell County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6±0.9 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±0.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% | 11.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.8%±0.4 pts | 58.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.2%±0.7 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±0.6 pts | 13.1% | +1.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±0.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7%±1.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 6.9% | −4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1%±1.2 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.1%±2.1 pts | 42.2% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3%±1.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.7 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 Campbell County earn?
Half of Campbell County's 22,240 households earn less than $66,165 a year (±$5,574), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $61,121 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Campbell County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,165±$5,574 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,926±$3,146 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,966±$1,299 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8%±1.7 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.8%±3.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3%±1.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0%±1.7 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 Campbell County?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Campbell County's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $211,600 by its owner (±$9,339). The median renter pays $891 a month including utilities, and 22.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Campbell County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $211,600±$9,339 | $383,700 | +$18,381 |
| Median gross rent | $891±$44 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.1%±5.1 pts | 39.4% | −10.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,269±$57 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9%±2.7 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,533±53 | 3,684,756 | −339 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±2.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.4%±2.4 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.3%±2.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.0%±1.2 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 Campbell County building?
Builders took permits for 350 new housing units across Campbell County in 2025 (252 single-family), 6.3 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 Campbell County get to work?
81.2% of Campbell County's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Campbell County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7%±1.8 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2%±2.7 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±1.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8%±1.6 pts | 18.3% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min±1.0 | 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 Campbell County's census tracts?
Campbell County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,349 (Tract 207) to $79,896 (Tract 203).
| Tract 201.0151031020101 | 5,601±637 | $67,962 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.0251031020102 | 4,467±508 | $67,091 |
| Tract 20251031020200 | 4,843±752 | $66,250 |
| Tract 20351031020300 | 3,843±633 | $79,896 |
| Tract 204.0151031020401 | 5,057±516 | $64,310 |
| Tract 204.0251031020402 | 3,320±566 | $78,253 |
| Tract 204.0351031020403 | 6,441±687 | $74,052 |
| Tract 20551031020500 | 7,313±711 | $72,292 |
| Tract 20651031020600 | 3,692±521 | $54,545 |
| Tract 20751031020700 | 3,342±16 | $51,349 |
| Tract 20851031020800 | 3,310±351 | $55,053 |
| Tract 20951031020900 | 4,083±586 | $59,300 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Campbell County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 90th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 64th of 133 |
| Median household income | 72nd of 133 |
| Median home value | 90th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 93rd of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 74th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70th of 133 |
| Median age | 59th 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 Campbell 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.