County · Virginia
Page County, Virginia
Page County, Virginia. Page County had 23,762 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 51139.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,762
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,709 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,727
Median household income
$57,037
±$5,201 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$233,200
±$12,014 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$879
±$40 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Page County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,709 residents in Page County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,762 for July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,727 over 310 square miles of land.
| Measure | Page County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,727 | 8,705,170 | −61 |
| Households | 9,911±340 | 3,365,732 | +625 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.08 | 2.52 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 11,955±61 | 3,684,756 | +208 |
Page County's population since 2000
From 23,177 in 2000 to 23,762 in 2025: up 2.5%. 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 Page County?
Page County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Luray with 4,823 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Luray | 4,831 | $50,150 |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah | 2,486 | $71,458 |
| Stanley | 1,703 | $54,301 |
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 Page County?
The median resident of Page County is 45.4 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.6%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Page County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4±0.3 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±0.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 11.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.0%±0.7 pts | 58.4% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.7 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 13.1% | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6%±1.1 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2%±1.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0%±1.5 pts | 6.9% | −4.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.1%±2.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2%±2.3 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±1.0 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 Page County earn?
Half of Page County's 9,911 households earn less than $57,037 a year (±$5,201), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $63,740 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Page County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,037±$5,201 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,730±$4,749 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,435±$1,728 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±2.0 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.6%±4.0 pts | 12.3% | −13.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6%±2.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.5%±2.6 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 Page County?
Owners occupy 71.8% of Page County's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $233,200 by its owner (±$12,014). The median renter pays $879 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Page County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $233,200±$12,014 | $383,700 | +$24,967 |
| Median gross rent | $879±$40 | $1,579 | −$93 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8%±8.2 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,507±$111 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8%±3.7 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,955±61 | 3,684,756 | +208 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.4%±4.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.5%±2.6 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.1%±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.7%±3.3 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 Page County building?
Builders took permits for 141 new housing units across Page County in 2025 (141 single-family), 5.9 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 Page County get to work?
76.6% of Page County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Page County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7%±2.5 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±2.0 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6%±3.5 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.3%±3.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±1.9 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.7 min±2.7 | 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 Page County's census tracts?
Page County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,375 (Tract 302) to $67,734 (Tract 305).
| Tract 30151139030100 | 2,639±384 | $58,311 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 30251139030200 | 4,297±467 | $49,375 |
| Tract 30351139030300 | 4,884±498 | $56,048 |
| Tract 304.0151139030401 | 1,931±259 | $58,229 |
| Tract 304.0251139030402 | 4,291±544 | $53,020 |
| Tract 30551139030500 | 5,685±429 | $67,734 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Page County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 73rd of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 86th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd of 133 |
| Median household income | 101st of 133 |
| Median home value | 80th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 94th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 70th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th of 133 |
| Median age | 46th 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 Page 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.