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Appalachia (VA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Appalachia, Virginia

StateVirginia
Land Area (mi²)2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)598.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.29% (-32)
Growth Since 2020-2.29% (-32)
Rank in State308th
Rank in Country13084th

The population of Appalachia, VA in 2022 is estimated to be 1,368. This is a decrease of -2.29% (-32 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Appalachia by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Appalachia by Age

Appalachia Population Pyramid 2022
Appalachia Median Age
35.7
Total
39.8
Male
34.1
Female
Appalachia Sex Ratio
47.29%
662
Male
52.71%
738
Female
Appalachia Age Dependency Ratio
29.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
49.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Appalachia Adults
1,012
Adults
(233 of whom are seniors) in Appalachia.

Population of Appalachia by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Appalachia

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 40.14%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 40.03%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 40.24%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Appalachia

While the overall poverty rate of Appalachia is 40.14%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (40.24%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (40.03%).

Poverty Rate of Appalachia by Employment Status and Sex

11.73%
Female Employed
63.64%
Female Unemployed
19.03%
Male Employed
91.18%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Appalachia by Education

40.14%
Less Than 9th Grade
42.62%
High School
30.2%
Some College
15.22%
Bachelors or Greater