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Prince Edward County

Virginia · 21,849 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 $44,253. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,800. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,849
+11%since 2000
from 19,720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+13%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K20K22K24K1990201020202024Prince Edward County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,253
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,301 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,051
+45%since 2000
from $14,510 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+31%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(10,513)
Black42.1%(9,194)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,088)
Asian0.9%(196)
Other3.8%(822)
Diversity Score73.3%(16,006)
Segregation Score14%(3,062)
Diversity Score
73
+22%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince Edward County, Virginia?

Prince Edward County, Virginia has about 21,849 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prince Edward County, Virginia earns about $44,253 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 $162,800, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Prince Edward County, Virginia?

About 25.5% 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 23.2% 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 4,529 residents, a change of about 26 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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