COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Spotsylvania County

Virginia · 90,395 residents · 401.968 sq mi

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Spotsylvania County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,525. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 1990. Median home value is $125,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 34.3

US median: 35.2

Average education

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 8%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

90,395

+57%since 1990

from 57,403 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

225 / sq mi

+57%since 1990

from 143 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

34.3

+10%since 1990

from 31.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024147K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$57,525

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $41,342 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$22,536

+48%since 1990

from $15,192 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

4.7%

−0.2 ptssince 1990

from 4.9% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$125,700

−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $103,400 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$805

−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $684 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

82.2%

+0.3 ptssince 1990

from 81.9% in 1990

17.8% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−13%since 1990

from 2.5 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic87.5%(50,221)

Black10.8%(6,193)

Hispanic / Latino1.6%(890)

Asian1%(550)

Diversity Score30.8%(17,659)

2000

White, non-Hispanic81.4%(73,546)

Black12.3%(11,127)

Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2,536)

Asian1.4%(1,231)

Diversity Score36.5%(32,950)

Diversity Score

+18%since 1990

from 31 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

22.8%

+3.9 ptssince 1990

from 19.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

83.8%

+7.2 ptssince 1990

from 76.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.8%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 5.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

29.2 min

Unchangedsince 1990

from 29.3 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 Spotsylvania County, Virginia?

Spotsylvania County, Virginia has about 90,395 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spotsylvania County, Virginia?

The typical household in Spotsylvania County, Virginia earns about $57,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spotsylvania County, Virginia expensive?

In Spotsylvania County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $125,700, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Spotsylvania County, Virginia?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Spotsylvania County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spotsylvania County, Virginia?

About 4.7% of people in Spotsylvania County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spotsylvania County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Spotsylvania County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,992 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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