COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

King George County

Virginia · 16,803 residents · 179.628 sq mi

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King George County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,882. Population has grown 24% since 1990. Median home value is $122,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 35.1

US median: 35.2

Average education

24% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

16,803

+24%since 1990

from 13,527 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

94 / sq mi

+24%since 1990

from 75 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

35.1

+12%since 1990

from 31.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202428K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$49,882

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $35,556 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$21,562

+40%since 1990

from $15,365 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

5.6%

−0.4 ptssince 1990

from 6.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$122,800

+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $90,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$622

−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $491 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

71.8%

+2.2 ptssince 1990

from 69.6% in 1990

28.2% rent

Afford Score

2.5

−3%since 1990

from 2.5 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic78.3%(10,588)

Black20%(2,709)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(105)

Asian1.4%(186)

Diversity Score44.6%(6,036)

2000

White, non-Hispanic76.5%(12,856)

Black18.7%(3,136)

Hispanic / Latino1.8%(301)

Asian1%(167)

Diversity Score44.2%(7,419)

Diversity Score

−1%since 1990

from 45 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.6%

+3.2 ptssince 1990

from 20.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

80.4%

+7.3 ptssince 1990

from 73.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.1%

+1.9 ptssince 1990

from 6.2% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.5 min

−8%since 1990

from 24.3 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in King George County, Virginia?

King George County, Virginia has about 16,803 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in King George County, Virginia earns about $49,882 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 $122,800, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in King George County, Virginia?

About 23.6% 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 5.6% 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 3,276 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts

Census Tract 401 Census Tract 404 Census Tract 403.01 Census Tract 402 Census Tract 405 Census Tract 403.02

2 ZIP codes

ZIP 22485 ZIP 22448

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

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