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Spotsylvania County

Virginia · 140,032 residents · 401.968 sq mi
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Spotsylvania County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,913. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140,032
+55%since 2000
from 90,395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
348 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+12%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K75K102K129K156K1990201020202024Spotsylvania County
2024147K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,913
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,525 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,731
+72%since 2000
from $22,536 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,462
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $805 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+46%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(73,546)
Black12.3%(11,127)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2,536)
Asian1.4%(1,231)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.5%(32,950)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(87,278)
Black16%(22,436)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(16,654)
Asian2.8%(3,933)
Other4.2%(5,869)
Diversity Score68%(95,290)
Segregation Score17.9%(25,068)
Diversity Score
68
+87%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spotsylvania County, Virginia?

Spotsylvania County, Virginia has about 140,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spotsylvania County, Virginia earns about $90,913 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 $289,200, and the typical rent is about $1,462 a month.

How educated are people in Spotsylvania County, Virginia?

About 32.1% 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 7.1% 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 82,629 residents, a change of about 144 percent over that period.

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