Rockbridge, VA County is a small community located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The county has a population of 22,663 and a population density of 38 people per square mile—comparatively lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. This tight-knit community is home to many local businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sports events throughout the year. Local businesses include farmers markets, antique shops and boutiques as well as restaurants that feature locally sourced ingredients. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful in Rockbridge, VA County and include hiking trails, fishing spots, camping sites and more. Organizations like Rockbridge Area Conservation Council promote environmental conservation efforts while lending support to local artists and artisans through programs like Art in the Park. Lastly, sporting events take place several times a year both indoors and outdoors such as youth soccer tournaments hosted by the Rockbridge Indoor Soccer Association and local 5K races sponsored by the local Rotary Club.
The population in Rockbridge County is 22,663. There are 38 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rockbridge County is 49.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rockbridge County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rockbridge County
- 55.6% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 8.9% have children, but are single
Race in Rockbridge County
- 92.9% are White
- 3.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander