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Prince George

Virginia · 2,315 residents · 6.268 sq mi
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Prince George has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,712. Population has grown 23% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $253,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,315
+23%since 2019
from 1,878 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
+23%since 2019
from 300 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−5%since 2019
from 42.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Prince George
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,712
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,087 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,872
+28%since 2019
from $28,849 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $195,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$973
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $936 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
29.2% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+38%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(1,054)
Black27.4%(515)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(309)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.8%(1,368)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(1,248)
Black26.7%(617)
Hispanic / Latino10%(231)
Asian1%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,610)
Diversity Score
70
−5%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
−8%since 2019
from 28.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Female
54.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince George, Virginia?

Prince George, Virginia has about 2,315 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prince George, Virginia earns about $54,712 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 $253,700, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Prince George, Virginia?

About 18.8% 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 6.8% of people in Prince George, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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