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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Prince Edward County

Virginia · 19,720 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 $31,301. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $87,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,720
+14%since 1990
from 17,320 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 49 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.5
+10%since 1990
from 28.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,301
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,395 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,510
+61%since 1990
from $9,031 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$459
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−7%since 1990
from 19.9 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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Income$58,000+85%
Home value$144,100+64%
Population11,401−49%
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Income$63,261+102%
Home value$167,500+91%
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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY VS
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Income$55,325+77%
Home value$239,300+173%
Population10,352−54%
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Frequently asked

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.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9302.04Census Tract 9303.02Census Tract 9302.02Census Tract 9301.02Census Tract 9301.01Census Tract 9303.01
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 23954ZIP 23960ZIP 23966ZIP 23909ZIP 23943ZIP 23942ZIP 23934
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