Tappahannock is a very small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 2,199 people and two associated neighborhoods, Tappahannock is the 212th largest community in Virginia.Unlike some towns, Tappahannock isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Tappahannock are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Tappahannock is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Tappahannock who work in teaching (15.96%), office and administrative support (12.06%), and healthcare suport services (11.33%). Being a small town, Tappahannock does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The percentage of adults in Tappahannock with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 14.87% of adults in Tappahannock have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Tappahannock in 2022 was $32,313, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $129,252 for a family of four. However, Tappahannock contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Tappahannock is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Tappahannock home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Tappahannock residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Tappahannock include English, Irish, German, French Canadian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Tappahannock is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and African languages.
