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Prince George County

Virginia · 43,010 residents · 265.342 sq mi
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Prince George County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,123. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,300. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,010
+30%since 2000
from 33,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
+7%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K31K35K40K45K1990201020202024Prince George County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,123
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,877 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,193
+54%since 2000
from $20,196 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,377
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+28%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(22,662)
Black29.5%(12,694)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(4,344)
Asian1.9%(822)
Other5.1%(2,195)
Diversity Score77.1%(33,166)
Segregation Score30.3%(13,012)
Diversity Score
77
+18%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$54,729−27%
Home value$181,600−17%
Population23,261−47%
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince George County, Virginia?

Prince George County, Virginia has about 43,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prince George County, Virginia earns about $75,123 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 $219,300, and the typical rent is about $1,377 a month.

How educated are people in Prince George County, Virginia?

About 23.4% 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 7.1% 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 15,616 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 8502Census Tract 8503.01Census Tract 8505.01Census Tract 8505.02Census Tract 8504Census Tract 8503.02Census Tract 8501
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 23860ZIP 23805ZIP 23875ZIP 23801ZIP 23842
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