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Prince George County

Virginia · 35,725 residents · 265.342 sq mi
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Prince George County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,171. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $202,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,725
+8%since 2000
from 33,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+18%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K31K35K40K45K1990201020202024Prince George County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,171
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,877 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,769
+28%since 2000
from $20,196 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+38%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(20,822)
Black31.2%(11,150)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,058)
Asian1.5%(520)
Other2.3%(822)
Diversity Score68.7%(24,560)
Diversity Score
69
+5%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince George County, Virginia?

Prince George County, Virginia has about 35,725 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prince George County, Virginia earns about $64,171 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 $202,700, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Prince George County, Virginia?

About 17.2% 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 6.7% 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 8,331 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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