COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Prince George County

Virginia · 33,047 residents · 265.342 sq mi

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Prince George County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,877. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $114,100.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 32.1

US median: 35.2

Less educated

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

33,047

+21%since 1990

from 27,394 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

125 / sq mi

+21%since 1990

from 103 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

32.1

+6%since 1990

from 30.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202443K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$49,877

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $34,825 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,196

+59%since 1990

from $12,714 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.0%

+3.3 ptssince 1990

from 4.7% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$114,100

+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $75,900 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$609

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $434 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

73.0%

+4.3 ptssince 1990

from 68.8% in 1990

27.0% rent

Afford Score

2.3

+5%since 1990

from 2.2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black29.1%(7,973)

Hispanic / Latino3.6%(982)

Asian2.1%(576)

Diversity Score62.9%(17,231)

2000

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

Black32.1%(10,593)

Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,625)

Asian1.7%(556)

Diversity Score65.5%(21,651)

Diversity Score

+4%since 1990

from 63 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.4%

+3.2 ptssince 1990

from 16.2% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

81.6%

+3.7 ptssince 1990

from 77.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.8%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 4.7% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.5 min

−22%since 1990

from 18.6 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince George County, Virginia?

Prince George County, Virginia has about 33,047 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Prince George County, Virginia earns about $49,877 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 $114,100, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Prince George County, Virginia?

About 19.4% 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 8.0% of people in Prince George County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prince George County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Prince George County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,653 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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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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