King George County is a county of 27,896 people in Virginia. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 11,093 people. Few US counties rank higher on income. Owners hold 76% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 37 minutes. 4% of residents were born outside the United States.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $116,884, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place
What stands out about King George County
What changed most since 1990
Population13,527 → 27,896(+106%)US over the same years: +35%
White share77.7% → 68.8%(−8.9 pts)US over the same years: −17.8 pts
Median home value (2024 dollars)$217,446 → $428,300(+97%)US over the same years: +67%
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)50.2%(1,401)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)43.7%(1,221)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era22.5%(629)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0.4%(10)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 2,791 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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Over time
King George County, decade by decade
King George County population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
Year
Population
Median household income
Median home value
Bachelor's degree+
Diversity score
1990
13,527
$85,337
$217,446
20.4%
44.5
2000
16,803
$90,868
$223,699
23.6%
47.4
2010
23,584
$109,678
$439,052
30.5%
51.1
2020
26,723
$117,217
$381,913
35.5%
60.4
2024
27,896
$116,884
$428,300
34.7%
61.6
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
How many people live in King George County, Virginia?
King George County, Virginia has about 27,896 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in King George County, Virginia?
The typical household in King George County, Virginia earns about $116,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is King George County, Virginia expensive?
In King George County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $428,300, and the typical rent is about $1,428 a month.
How educated are people in King George County, Virginia?
About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in King George County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in King George County, Virginia?
About 7.5% of people in King George County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
Has King George County, Virginia grown since 1990?
Yes, King George County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,369 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.
