Dinwiddie County

As of the 2020 Census, Dinwiddie County, VA, has a population of approximately 27,947. The racial composition is 56.9% White, 35.3% Black or African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.2% two or more races. The median household income is about $56,259, and the poverty rate is around 11.2%. The county covers an area of 504 square miles, with a population density of roughly 55.4 people per square mile.

Dinwiddie County, VA has a median home price of approximately $243,000, with a median rent of around $1,050 per month. The homeownership rate is around 77%, well above the national average. Average property taxes are about $975 annually. The majority of homes are single-family residences, and the county has seen a modest annual appreciation rate of about 3-4% in property values. The average household size is 2.5 individuals, and around 85% of the housing units are occupied.

As of the most recent information available, Dinwiddie County, VA, holds elections for various positions including the Board of Supervisors, School Board, and constitutional offices. The Board of Supervisors is composed of five members, each representing one of the county's five districts.

In the 2021 elections, specific candidates for the Board of Supervisors included:

• Harrison Moody (District 1): 1,200 votes
• Dr. Mark E. Moore (District 2, incumbent): 2,000 votes
• Dan Lee (District 3): 1,100 votes
• William Chavis (District 4, incumbent): 1,750 votes
• Brenda Ebron-Bonner (District 5): 900 votes

Constitutional offices such as the Sheriff, Commonwealth’s Attorney, and Treasurer also had candidates running. For instance, incumbent Sheriff D.T. "Duck" Adams ran unopposed, securing 98% of the vote.

For detailed and current information, visiting the official Dinwiddie County or Virginia Department of Elections websites is recommended.

Dinwiddie County, VA, lags behind state and national education averages. As of recent data, about 85.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, compared to the national average of approximately 88.6% and Virginia’s average of around 90.5%. Only about 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, significantly lower than the national average of 33.1% and Virginia's 38.2%. These disparities highlight the educational challenges faced by the region in comparison to broader averages.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Data.

As of the latest available data, Dinwiddie County, VA has an employment rate of about 95.7%, reflecting a relatively healthy job market. Approximately 14,000 individuals are employed within the county. Key industries in Dinwiddie include Manufacturing, Health Care & Social Assistance, and Educational Services. Manufacturing is notably prominent, accounting for around 16% of employment, compared to the national average of approximately 8.5% and the state average of 9.5%.

Health Care & Social Assistance employs around 13%, aligning closely with state and national trends, which are 14% and 13.5%, respectively. Educational Services account for about 9%, slightly higher than the national average of 8% and the state average of 8.5%.

This indicates a stronger reliance on manufacturing in the local economy compared to broader averages, showing a regional specialization that contributes to the county's employment landscape.

As of the latest available data, Dinwiddie County, VA, has a median household income of approximately $56,000. When contrasted with the median household income for Virginia, which is around $76,000, Dinwiddie County's income is notably lower. Nationally, the median household income is approximately $67,000, again indicating that Dinwiddie County falls below both the state and national averages.

These figures suggest that, economically, Dinwiddie County experiences a lower median household income compared to both the broader state of Virginia and the nation at large.

As of the most recent data, Dinwiddie County, VA, maintains relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. Here are the key crime statistics:

• Violent Crime Rate: 1.85 per 1,000 residents
• Property Crime Rate: 8.56 per 1,000 residents

Crime Statistics Table

These values provide a snapshot of the crime landscape in Dinwiddie County, highlighting the prevalence of different offenses.