Prince Edward County is a county of 19,720 people in Virginia. That trails the Virginia median by roughly 33%. This skews young, with a median age of 31.5. The poverty rate is 18.9%, above the 12.4% national rate. The typical home is worth $87,700, having risen by half since 1990. Median household income is $31,301, under the $42,589 national median.
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)28.4%(275)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)13.8%(134)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era38.7%(375)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6.1%(59)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 968 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.
How many people live in Prince Edward County, Virginia?
Prince Edward County, Virginia has about 19,720 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Prince Edward County, Virginia?
The typical household in Prince Edward County, Virginia earns about $31,301 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 $87,700, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.
How educated are people in Prince Edward County, Virginia?
About 19.2% 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 18.9% of people in Prince Edward County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
Has Prince Edward County, Virginia grown since 1990?
Yes, Prince Edward County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,400 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.
