Campbell County, Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Altavista and Brookneal
Campbell County sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 2 data centers in Campbell County. Campbell County is home to Altavista and Brookneal. 1 project is on the Delay Watchlist, including Campbell County data center rezoning (MESH Capital site). 120 MW of new generation is planned here across 2 units, led by Gladys Solar LLC (solar). Construction employs 1,982, down 0.5% since 2019, and construction is 2.0 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy.
Cities and towns in Campbell County
Campbell County is home to Altavista and Brookneal.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Concord, Rustburg, Timberlake.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Campbell County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 55,598 | 55,629 | ▲ 0.1% | 33rd of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 17,453 | 18,718 | ▲ 7.2% | 30th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $48,113 | $75,280 | ▲ 56.5% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,991 | 1,982 | ▼ 0.5% | 65th of 83 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 549 | 623 | ▲ 13.5% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.8% | 3.5% | ▲ 0.7pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 95 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 120 MW | 67% of today's fleet | 12th of 29 by size |
Electrical contractors employ 623, up 13.5% since 2019 against up 33.4% statewide, at an average $71,026 a year. Employers here counted 18,718 jobs in 2025, up 7.2% from 2019. 95 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. Unemployment was 3.5% in August 2026, against 2.8% in 2019. Its power plants have 179 MW of capacity, 53% of it solar. Virginia Electric & Power Co is the largest utility serving Campbell County, one of 4 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 14.09¢/kWh in 2024, below the 14.39¢ median for Virginia utilities. 55,629 people live here, up 0.1% since 2020.
Who powers Campbell County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +95 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Campbell County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 2,383,548 | 14.09¢ | 63% |
| Appalachian Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 465,283 | 17.02¢ | 26% |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 56,846 | 15.48¢ | 12% |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | Cooperative | Bundled | 34,893 | 16.14¢ | 16% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 4
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | 95 MW | 53% |
| Other technologies | 71 MW | 40% |
| Hydro | 12 MW | 7% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altavista Solar | Altavista Solar, LLC | Solar | 80 MW | 2021 |
| Altavista Power Station | Virginia Electric & Power Co | Other technologies | 71 MW | 1992 |
| Depot Solar Center, LLC | Emerald Hills Holding I, LLC | Solar | 15 MW | 2022 |
| Reusens | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | Hydro | 12 MW | 1903 |
Planned generation 2
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Solar LLC | Solar Photovoltaic | 60 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2027 | Gladys Solar LLC |
| Pigeon Run Solar Project | Solar Photovoltaic | 60 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2029 | Pigeon Run Solar, LLC |
The Campbell County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 18,718 | $75,280 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 1,982 | $66,768 | 2.00 |
| Electrical contractors | 623 | $71,026 | 4.62 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Campbell County
2 data centers in Campbell County are on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Delay Watchlist 1
| Project | Status | Cause | MW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County data center rezoning (MESH Capital site) | cancelled | — |
Campbell County and its neighbors
Of the 7 counties that border Campbell County, Halifax County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | 55,629 | ▲ 7.2% | 179 MW | 120 MW | 2 | — |
| Amherst County | 31,962 | ▼ 1.8% | 12 MW | 50 MW | — | — |
| Appomattox County | 17,172 | ▲ 12.9% | 16 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Bedford County | 83,059 | ▼ 0.3% | 22 MW | — | 3 | — |
| Charlotte County | 11,401 | ▼ 2.0% | 19 MW | 317 MW | 1 | — |
| Halifax County | 33,447 | ▼ 2.8% | 1,426 MW | 107 MW | 2 | — |
| Lynchburg (city) | 81,347 | ▼ 9.0% | — | — | 1 | — |
| Pittsylvania County | 59,490 | ▲ 7.5% | 846 MW | 166 MW | 3 | — |
More of Virginia
Campbell County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Campbell County, Virginia?
4 utilities have service territory in Campbell County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Virginia Electric & Power Co, Appalachian Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Central Virginia Electric Coop. The largest, Virginia Electric & Power Co, charged residential customers 14.09¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What power plants are in Campbell County?
4 operating plants with 179 MW of capacity. The largest is Altavista Solar (80 MW, solar).
How much new power is planned in Campbell County?
120 MW across 2 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 0 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Gladys Solar LLC.
Are there data centers in Campbell County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 2 data centers in Campbell County.
Is Campbell County adding jobs?
Employers counted 18,718 jobs in 2025 against 17,453 in 2019 (+7.2%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 1,991 to 1,982.
Does Campbell County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Campbell County. Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.