Appomattox, VA County is a small rural county located in the south-central part of the state. It has a population of 16,039 and a population density of 48 people per square mile. The county seat is Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, which was the site of General Robert E. Lee's surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant at the end of the American Civil War. The area is home to many small businesses, from restaurants and cafes to antique stores and bookshops. Outdoor enthusiasts are sure to appreciate that there are year-round activities for everyone, including biking and hiking trails, fishing in local creeks, camping in nearby state parks, horseback riding along rural roads, and bird watching at picturesque ponds. Local sporting events include Appomattox High School football and basketball games as well as various youth athletics leagues throughout the county. There are also several organizations in Appomattox that focus on supporting local arts and culture such as Appomattox County Arts Council and Appomattox County Historical Society.
The population in Appomattox County is 16,039. There are 48 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Appomattox County is 42.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Appomattox County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Appomattox County
- 57.8% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 29.4% are married with children
- 15.3% have children, but are single
Race in Appomattox County
- 76.7% are White
- 20.1% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander