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Appomattox, VA
Town in Appomattox County, Virginia.
Population
2,084
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
938
ZIP codes
0
Appomattox and its ZIP codes
Appomattox at a glance
- Appomattox is about 4.3 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,875 a year, 44% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,300 (58% below Virginia) and median rent is $905 a month.
Local data for Appomattox, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Appomattox, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,875
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$162,300
Median rent
$905/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (260), Irish Americans (108), Scottish Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Appomattox County. PPP loans are for Appomattox.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,641
3,660 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,384
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,401 per person
How people get to work
Appomattox, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Appomattox, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Appomattox, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Appomattox
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ConcordCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Pamplin CityTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Madison HeightsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 19.2 |
| RustburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.5 |
| PhenixTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| AmherstTown | 20 mi | 4.9 |
| LynchburgCity | 20 mi | 48.9 |
| Buckingham CourthouseCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Hampden-SydneyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.9 |
| BrooknealTown | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| ArringtonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.4 |
| YogavilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6 |
| Charlotte Court HouseTown | 23 mi | 4 |
| DillwynTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 11.2 |
| FarmvilleTown | 24 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Appomattox, VA in?
- Appomattox is in Appomattox County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Appomattox, VA?
- About 2,084 people live in Appomattox, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Appomattox?
- Nearby places include Concord (9.1 mi), Pamplin City (10 mi), Madison Heights (16 mi), Rustburg (17 mi), Phenix (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023