Appomattox County, Virginia: commercial real estate data.
Appomattox County, Virginia had an estimated 16,957 residents on July 1, 2024, up 5.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 16,118, across 333 square miles. County output reached $475.6 m in 2024, 319 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 9 7(a) approvals worth $3.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Appomattox County
How many people live in Appomattox County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202416,610
- Households6,639
- Average household size2.50
- Median household income$62,853
- Median age43.2
- Median gross rent$855 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$207,600
- Home value to household income3.3 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income16.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher19.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree4.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over11,746
- Population under 183,661
- Share under 1822.0 percent
- Population 65 and over3,509
- Share 65 and over21.1 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 649,440
- Civilian labor force8,204
- Unemployment rate5.1 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over63.4 percent
- Rank by population among Virginia counties91st of 133
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included2063rd of 3,222
Appomattox County is the 91st largest of 133 Virginia counties by population. A median home costs 3.3 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 22.0 percent against 21.1 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Appomattox County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202416,957
- Census 2020 base population16,118
- Population change since the 2020 census base5.21 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024122
- Births, 2024182
- Deaths, 2024233
- Natural change, 2024-51
- Net domestic migration, 2024174
- Net international migration, 20241
- Total net migration, 2024175
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024855
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents503rd of 3,144
The county has grown 5.21 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Appomattox County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving427
- People arriving, from those returns848
- Tax returns filed by households leaving334
- Net household movement93
- Adjusted gross income arriving$21.3 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$4.3 m
- Average income of an arriving household$49,967
- Average income of a leaving household$50,913
- Largest single originCampbell County (81 households)
- Largest single destinationLynchburg city (70 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | 81 | 167 | $3.7 m |
| Lynchburg city | 63 | 137 | $2.8 m |
| Amherst County | 30 | 56 | $1.5 m |
| Prince Edward County | 22 | 44 | $622,000 |
Households arriving report $946 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Campbell County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Appomattox County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$475.6 m
- County GDP, 2023$448.0 m
- GDP change, 2023 to 20246.2 percent
- GDP change over five years48.8 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Virginia areas BEA publishes90th of 105
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes2435th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$28,631
Output grew 6.2 percent in the latest year and 48.8 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Appomattox County
- Covered employment, annual average3,602
- Establishments reporting533
- Average annual pay$40,983
- Average weekly wage$788
- Retail trade, employment685
- Retail trade, average annual pay$30,516
- Construction, employment375
- Construction, average annual pay$55,715
- Accommodation and food services, employment350
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$18,406
- Other services, except public administration, employment205
- Other services, except public administration, average annual pay$41,060
- Manufacturing, employment90
- Management of companies and enterprises, employment75
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 685 | 55 | $30,516 |
| Construction | 375 | 53 | $55,715 |
| Accommodation and food services | 350 | 28 | $18,406 |
| Other services, except public administration | 205 | 49 | $41,060 |
| Manufacturing | 90 | 14 | $49,871 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 75 | 4 | $50,356 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 68 | 8 | $19,034 |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 14 | $53,452 |
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 685 jobs, 19.0 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Appomattox County?
- Establishments, all industries319
- Employment at those establishments2,634
- Annual payroll$91.9 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents19.2
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Appomattox County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202495
- Declared construction value permitted$21.8 m
- Single family units authorized95
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$229,432
- Units authorized per 1,000 households14.3
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Appomattox County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded9
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$3.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$398,533
- Median 7(a) approval$265,000
- Largest single approval$1,547,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)98
- Jobs per approval10.9
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active7
- Distinct industries receiving approvals9
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer22.2 percent
- Loans on real estate terms2
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter6
- Franchise loans1
- Franchise share of approvals11.1 percent
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Appomattox County
Do SBA loans in Appomattox County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded4
- Paid in full4
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full4
- Status: Exempt from disclosure5
Only 4 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Appomattox County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending4
- Concord, approvals3
- Appomattox, approvals2
- Pamplin City, approvals2
- Spout Spring, approvals2
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 3 | $2,125,800 |
| Appomattox | 2 | $1,334,000 |
| Pamplin City | 2 | $72,000 |
| Spout Spring | 2 | $55,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Appomattox County?
- Land area333 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Virginia counties59th of 133
- Width, east to west23.3 mi
- Height, north to south24 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land50
- Establishments per square mile0.96
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Appomattox County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Appomattox County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 510011
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book3
- Of those, participating in the NFIP3
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Appomattox County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Appomattox County (community 510011), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Appomattox County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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The same data layer behind this page is the one the studies are written from. A study for a Appomattox County site starts with the figures you are reading, carrying the same source and period into the credit file.
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202416,610
- Households6,639
- Average household size2.50
- Median household income$62,853
- Median age43.2
Common questions
Appomattox County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Appomattox County, Virginia?
The Census Bureau estimates 16,957 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 16,610, in 6,639 households, ranking 91st of 133 Virginia counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Appomattox County's population growing?
The population has grown 5.21 percent since the 2020 census base of 16,118, to 16,957 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 182 births against 233 deaths, with net migration of 175. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Appomattox County?
$62,853. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $207,600, which is 3.3 times income, and median gross rent is $855 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Appomattox County?
319 establishments, employing 2,634 people with an annual payroll of $91.9 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Appomattox County?
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 685 jobs, 19.0 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 3,602 jobs at an average annual pay of $40,983, or $788 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Appomattox County?
9 7(a) approvals totaling $3.6 m since FY2020, across 7 lenders, with a median approval of $265,000. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Appomattox County?
95 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $21.8 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Appomattox County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Appomattox County come from?
The largest single origin is Campbell County, with 81 households. Arriving households report an average income of $49,967 against $50,913 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Appomattox County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Appomattox County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Appomattox.
3 Census places lie wholly or partly in Appomattox County. All 3 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox | town | 2,084 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Concord | CDP | 1,462 | 3 | 23.4 percent here, 76.6 percent Campbell County |
| Pamplin City | town | 275 | 2 | 89.2 percent here, 10.8 percent Prince Edward County |
A further 2 of the county's 9 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Appomattox County, the largest being Spout Spring (2). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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