COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Prince William County

Virginia · 215,686 residents · 335.255 sq mi

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Prince William County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,370. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 65,127 residents. Median home value is $137,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 29.1

US median: 33.0

More educated

28% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

215,686

−23%vs 2000

vs 280,813 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

643 / sq mi

−23%vs 2000

vs 838 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

29.1

−9%vs 2000

vs 31.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024489K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$49,370

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $65,960 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,833

−30%vs 2000

vs $25,641 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

3.2%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$137,700

+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $147,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$736

+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $862 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

71.1%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.7% in 2000

28.9% rent

Afford Score

2.8

+24%vs 2000

vs 2.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic64.7%(181,756)

Black18.4%(51,743)

Hispanic / Latino9.7%(27,338)

Asian3.8%(10,606)

Other0%

Diversity Score63%(176,786)

1990

White, non-Hispanic83.5%(180,042)

Black11.6%(24,942)

Hispanic / Latino4.2%(9,161)

Asian3.2%(6,895)

Other1.8%(3,807)

Diversity Score43%(92,647)

Diversity Score

−32%vs 2000

vs 63 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

27.6%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 31.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

87.8%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 88.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

9.3%

−1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.2% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

32.8 min

+9%vs 2000

vs 30.1 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 William County, Virginia?

Prince William County, Virginia has about 215,686 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Prince William County, Virginia earns about $49,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prince William County, Virginia expensive?

In Prince William County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $137,700, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Prince William County, Virginia?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prince William County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.2% of people in Prince William County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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