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King William County

Virginia · 17,810 residents · 273.91 sq mi
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King William County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,284. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,810
+35%since 2000
from 13,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K15K17K19K1990201020202024King William County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,284
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,876 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,261
+52%since 2000
from $21,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(9,654)
Black22.6%(2,974)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(120)
Asian0.4%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(6,190)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(13,499)
Black14.5%(2,585)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(476)
Asian0.7%(129)
Other3.8%(679)
Diversity Score46.4%(8,269)
Segregation Score20.4%(3,639)
Diversity Score
46
−1%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King William County, Virginia?

King William County, Virginia has about 17,810 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in King William County, Virginia earns about $73,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is King William County, Virginia expensive?

In King William County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $205,800, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in King William County, Virginia?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in King William County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in King William County, Virginia?

About 7.2% of people in King William County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has King William County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, King William County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,897 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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