COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Prince George County

Virginia · 27,394 residents · 265.342 sq mi

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Prince George County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,825. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 5,653 residents. Median home value is $75,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 12%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

27,394

−17%vs 2000

vs 33,047 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

103 / sq mi

−17%vs 2000

vs 125 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.2

−6%vs 2000

vs 32.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202443K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,825

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $49,877 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,714

−37%vs 2000

vs $20,196 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

4.7%

−3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$75,900

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $114,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$434

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $609 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.8%

−4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.0% in 2000

31.2% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−5%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic59.1%(19,532)

Black32.1%(10,593)

Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,625)

Asian1.7%(556)

Other0%

Diversity Score65.5%(21,651)

1990

White, non-Hispanic66.8%(18,299)

Black29.1%(7,973)

Hispanic / Latino3.6%(982)

Asian2.1%(576)

Other2%(546)

Diversity Score62.9%(17,231)

Diversity Score

−4%vs 2000

vs 66 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.2%

−3.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.9%

−3.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.7%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.6 min

+28%vs 2000

vs 14.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince George County, Virginia?

Prince George County, Virginia has about 27,394 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Prince George County, Virginia earns about $34,825 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prince George County, Virginia expensive?

In Prince George County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Prince George County, Virginia?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Prince George County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.7% of people in Prince George County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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7 census tracts

Census Tract 8502 Census Tract 8503.01 Census Tract 8505.01 Census Tract 8505.02 Census Tract 8504 Census Tract 8503.02 Census Tract 8501

5 ZIP codes

ZIP 23860 ZIP 23805 ZIP 23875 ZIP 23801 ZIP 23842

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

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