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Prince George

Virginia · 1,829 residents · 6.268 sq mi
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Prince George has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,571. Population has declined 11% since 2023. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,829
−11%since 2023
from 2,066 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
292 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 330 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+5%since 2023
from 34.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Prince George
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,571
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,831 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,661
−14%since 2023
from $30,910 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
−3%since 2023
from 0.294 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,529 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic47%(971)
Black47.5%(981)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.8%(1,422)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(1,171)
Black35%(640)
Hispanic / Latino1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,069)
Diversity Score
58
−15%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+9%since 2023
from 22.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
Female
51.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince George, Virginia?

Prince George, Virginia has about 1,829 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prince George, Virginia?

The typical household in Prince George, Virginia earns about $61,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prince George, Virginia expensive?

In Prince George, Virginia, the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Prince George, Virginia?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Prince George, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prince George, Virginia?

About 19.2% of people in Prince George, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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