County · Virginia
Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Dinwiddie County had 28,896 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 51053.
Dinwiddie 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
28,896
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,947 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,191
Median household income
$83,704
±$5,844 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$257,800
±$14,702 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,224
±$112 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Dinwiddie County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 27,947 residents in Dinwiddie County. The Census Bureau estimates 28,896 for July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,191 over 504 square miles of land.
| Measure | Dinwiddie County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,191 | 8,705,170 | −294 |
| Households | 10,661±351 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.08 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,982±38 | 3,684,756 | +224 |
Dinwiddie County's population since 2000
From 24,533 in 2000 to 28,896 in 2025: up 17.8%. 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 Dinwiddie County?
Dinwiddie County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Dinwiddie with 589 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| DinwiddieGEOID 5122576 | 619 | $104,205 |
|---|---|---|
| McKenney | 457 | $52,500 |
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 Dinwiddie County?
The median resident of Dinwiddie County is 43.1 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.8%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dinwiddie County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±0.7 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0%±0.7 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% | 11.0% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.2%±0.2 pts | 58.4% | +0.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.8%±1.1 pts | 18.3% | −2.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 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 | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±1.0 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±1.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±1.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0%±1.5 pts | 6.9% | −3.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±1.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.4%±2.2 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.5 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.9 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 Dinwiddie County earn?
Half of Dinwiddie County's 10,661 households earn less than $83,704 a year (±$5,844), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,267 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,437 after inflation. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dinwiddie County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,704±$5,844 | $93,170 | +$9,437 |
| Mean household income | $98,403±$6,308 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,632±$1,822 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7%±2.5 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.8%±6.3 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±2.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7%±2.4 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 Dinwiddie County?
Owners occupy 79.6% of Dinwiddie County's occupied homes and renters 20.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $257,800 by its owner (±$14,702). The median renter pays $1,224 a month including utilities, and 39.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dinwiddie County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $257,800±$14,702 | $383,700 | +$50,674 |
| Median gross rent | $1,224±$112 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.1%±9.5 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,533±$81 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.6%±3.4 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,982±38 | 3,684,756 | +224 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±4.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.3%±2.6 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.4%±2.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.4%±2.1 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 Dinwiddie County building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across Dinwiddie County in 2025 (14 single-family), 0.5 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 Dinwiddie County get to work?
77.7% of Dinwiddie County's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Dinwiddie County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3%±1.8 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7%±3.8 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±2.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0%±3.1 pts | 18.3% | +8.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.2 min±1.6 | 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 Dinwiddie County's census tracts?
Dinwiddie County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $61,413 (Tract 8406.02) to $104,886 (Tract 8402).
| Tract 8401.0151053840101 | 2,114±381 | $78,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8401.0251053840102 | 3,179±588 | $62,409 |
| Tract 840251053840200 | 4,845±531 | $104,886 |
| Tract 840351053840300 | 6,529±643 | $89,264 |
| Tract 840451053840400 | 796±154 | $67,308 |
| Tract 840551053840500 | 4,241±700 | $69,500 |
| Tract 8406.0151053840601 | 3,870±496 | $97,102 |
| Tract 8406.0251053840602 | 2,617±454 | $61,413 |
| Tract 980151053980100 | 0±13 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Dinwiddie County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 97th of 133 |
| Median household income | 44th of 133 |
| Median home value | 68th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 45th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 96th of 133 |
| Median age | 66th 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 Dinwiddie 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.