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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Prince Edward County

Virginia · 17,320 residents · 349.946 sq mi
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Prince Edward County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,395. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $52,500. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,320
−12%vs 2000
vs 19,720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
49 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K19K20K22K24K1990201020202024Prince Edward County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,395
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,301 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,031
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,510 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$52,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$310
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $459 in 2000
US average: $450
70.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
29.1% rent
2.5
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(12,180)
Black35.6%(7,014)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(186)
Asian0.5%(104)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.9%(11,820)
1990
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(10,931)
Black35.9%(6,222)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(189)
Asian0.4%(71)
Other0.6%(96)
Diversity Score60.5%(10,474)
60
+1%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.5%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Prince Edward County, Virginia?

Prince Edward County, Virginia has about 17,320 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Prince Edward County, Virginia?

The typical household in Prince Edward County, Virginia earns about $21,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prince Edward County, Virginia expensive?

In Prince Edward County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Prince Edward County, Virginia?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Prince Edward County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prince Edward County, Virginia?

About 21.7% of people in Prince Edward County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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