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King and Queen County

Virginia · 6,608 residents · 315.131 sq mi
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King and Queen County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,400. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,608
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+22%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024King and Queen County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,385
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,941 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,873
+102%since 2000
from $17,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+39%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(4,036)
Black35.5%(2,351)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(58)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(3,957)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(4,460)
Black23.6%(1,561)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(182)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other2.6%(172)
Diversity Score56.6%(3,742)
Segregation Score15.4%(1,018)
Diversity Score
57
−5%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King and Queen County, Virginia?

King and Queen County, Virginia has about 6,608 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in King and Queen County, Virginia?

The typical household in King and Queen County, Virginia earns about $65,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is King and Queen County, Virginia expensive?

In King and Queen County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $207,400, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in King and Queen County, Virginia?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in King and Queen County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in King and Queen County, Virginia?

About 13.0% of people in King and Queen County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has King and Queen County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, King and Queen County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 319 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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