Patrick County GIS Maps
Patrick County, Virginia, has 17,608 residents and covers 483 square miles. The population declined 4.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Patrick County is 51141.
Stuart is the county's largest population center. Patrick County also includes 7 zip codes, 1 public school district and 18 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Patrick County Trends
- Population
- 17,608▾
- Median Home Value
- $146,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,276▾
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Patrick County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Patrick County Population
Patrick County had 17,608 residents in 2020. That was 4.8% lower than in 2010. Patrick County had 1,799 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 36 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Stuart, Ararat and Patrick Springs.
Population Trend in Patrick County VA
Patrick County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Patrick County Zip Codes
Patrick County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Stuart (24171), Ararat (24053) and Patrick Springs (24133). Stuart is the largest zip by population, with about 8,090 residents or 46% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 73% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Patrick County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24171 | Stuart | 8,090 | ▾ -1.9% |
| 24053 | Ararat | 2,356 | ▾ -13.2% |
| 24133 | Patrick Springs | 2,345 | ▾ -10.7% |
| 24120 | Meadows Of Dan | 1,858 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 24076 | Claudville | 1,050 | ▴ 8% |
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Patrick County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Patrick County Demographics
Patrick County has a median age of 51, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 17.4% of residents are under 18, while 27% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 27% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 15.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Patrick County VA
Median Age
51
Under 18
17.4%
Age 65+
27%
Bachelor's+
15.2%
Patrick County School Districts
Patrick County is served by 1 public school district with 2,276 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Patrick County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick County Public Schools | 2,276 | 100% | ▾ -4.2% |
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Patrick County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Patrick County Housing & Real Estate
Patrick County has a median home value of $146,500 and a median gross rent of $721. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $312,225 and homes spent about 128 days on the market.
Patrick County Housing Mix
Patrick County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Patrick County Housing Trends
Patrick County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Patrick County, VA
Patrick County has 691 business listings across 235 categories. The largest categories in Patrick County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (65, 9.4%), Farm (19, 2.7%), and Landmark And Historical Building (15, 2.2%). The full Patrick County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Patrick County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Patrick County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 65 | 9.4% |
| Farm | 19 | 2.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 15 | 2.2% |
| Baptist Church | 14 | 2.0% |
| Convenience Stores | 14 | 2.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 12 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 12 | 1.7% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 11 | 1.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 | 1.6% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 10 | 1.4% |
Patrick County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Primland Astronomy | Accommodation | Meadows of Dan |
| Blue Ridge Accounting and Tax | Accountant | Stuart |
| Highland Course at Primland | Active Life | Meadows of Dan |
| Patrick County Soil and Water Conservation District | Agricultural Cooperatives | Stuart |
| Patrick County Farm Bureau - Promoting, Preserving, Protecting Agriculture | Agricultural Service | Stuart |
| Blevins Christmas Tree Farm | Agriculture | Damascus |
| Jeb Stuart Rescue Squad | Ambulance And Ems Services | Stuart |
| Stuart Family Restaurant | American Restaurants | Stuart |
| Wolf Spirit Sled Dog Rescue | Animal Rescue Service | Stuart |
| Patrick County Public Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Stuart |
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Patrick County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Patrick County Basemaps
Patrick County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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