Rockbridge County's 2026 population is estimated at 22,316, reflecting a -0.12% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Rockbridge County is the 78th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 22,348 and has grown -0.14% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.8 years
Female: 51.2 years
Male: 48.4 years
There are 18,692 adults, (6,183 of whom are seniors) in Rockbridge County.
Female: 11,343 (50.3%)
Male: 11,188 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Rockbridge County includes 90.08% White, 3.09% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,297 | 90.08% |
| Two or more races | 980 | 4.35% |
| Black or African American | 697 | 3.09% |
| Other race | 320 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.18% |
Rockbridge County 's average per capita income is $44,197. Household income levels show a median of $65,469. The poverty rate stands at 7.51%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,321 | - |
| Families | $80,997 | $105,060 |
| Households | $65,469 | $88,858 |
| Non Families | $35,825 | $48,988 |
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