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Prince William County

Virginia · 482,204 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 $107,707. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $390,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
482,204
+72%since 2000
from 280,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,438 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+12%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
188K270K352K434K516K1990201020202024Prince William County
2024489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,707
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,960 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,298
+65%since 2000
from $25,641 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,738
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $862 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+62%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(185,048)
Black19.7%(94,939)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(121,524)
Asian10.3%(49,836)
Other4.6%(22,125)
Diversity Score91%(438,748)
Segregation Score35%(168,657)
Diversity Score
91
+45%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
25.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince William County, Virginia?

Prince William County, Virginia has about 482,204 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prince William County, Virginia earns about $107,707 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 $390,500, and the typical rent is about $1,738 a month.

How educated are people in Prince William County, Virginia?

About 41.9% 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 6.1% of people in Prince William County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prince William County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Prince William County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 266,518 residents, a change of about 124 percent over that period.

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