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Prince George

Virginia · 2,066 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 $35,867. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $142,600. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,066
+12%vs 2011
vs 1,846 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
330 / sq mi
+12%vs 2011
vs 295 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
−21%vs 2011
vs 49.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,867
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,331 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,173
−5%vs 2011
vs $26,377 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.405 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services12%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $132,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$718
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $917 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−45.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.0% in 2011
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−21.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+18%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(1,196)
Black29.3%(541)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(63)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other1.8%(34)
Diversity Score61.6%(1,137)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,409)
Black21.8%(450)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(129)
Asian1%(20)
Other1.7%(36)
Diversity Score59%(1,219)
Diversity Score
59
−4%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 25.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Female
45.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince George, Virginia?

Prince George, Virginia has about 2,066 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prince George, Virginia earns about $35,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prince George, Virginia expensive?

In Prince George, Virginia, the median home is worth about $142,600, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Prince George, Virginia?

About 9.3% 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 14.2% of people in Prince George, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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