King and Queen County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for King and Queen County, Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in King and Queen County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in King and Queen County, Virginia. The estimated population of King and Queen County, Virginia is 6,690 people, with a median age of 48.2.

We can look at the total population in King and Queen County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,690
 -4.58% -5.13%
2020
7,011
 -0.44% -
2019
7,042
 -0.14% -
2018
7,052
 0% -
2017
7,052
 - -

Population of King and Queen County, Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
66%
66.1%
 -0.15%
Black/African American
24.2%
25.8%
 -6.20%
Native
0.3%
0.6%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
3.5%
3.2%
 +9.38%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
4.3%
 +13.95%
Other
1.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of King and Queen County, Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.2 +0.42% 45.8 -0.22% 49.6 +0.4%
2020 48 +2.78% 45.9 +1.1% 49.4 +3.35%
2019 46.7 +2.19% 45.4 +2.02% 47.8 +0.84%
2018 45.7 +1.33% 44.5 +0.91% 47.4 +0.42%
2017 45.1 - 44.1 - 47.2 -

The median age of King and Queen County, Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 377 +18.64% 420 -46.91% 438 247
10 to 19 372 -5.14% 281 -8.83% 338 253
20 to 29 468 -23.64% 375 +5.42% 366 388
30 to 39 359 0.27% 382 -34.91% 339 264
40 to 49 461 -7.61% 427 +10.4% 415 455
50 to 59 527 +20.48% 496 +12.56% 622 553
60 to 69 471 +34.36% 626 -16.64% 640 527
70+ 489 -20.45% 521 -11.81% 392 453

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of King and Queen County, Virginia is $61,672.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for King and Queen County.

  • Under 25
    $76,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,171.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,667.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,273.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in King and Queen County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in King and Queen County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of King and Queen County, Virginia is currently $80,692.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.82% of households in King and Queen County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of King and Queen County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.91%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.87%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in King and Queen County is $36,359.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of King and Queen County by the total population of King and Queen County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in King and Queen County, Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in King and Queen County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in King and Queen County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of King and Queen County over the age of 16 is 5,642.

Of those people, a total of 61.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in King and Queen County is 59.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 228 23.70% 11.10%
20 to 24 years 174 67.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 580 86.60% 4.60%
30 to 34 years 205 89.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 715 82.50% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 1,060 88.70% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 668 65.30% 5.30%
60 to 64 years 454 48.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,010 35.50% 3.30%
75 years and over 548 16.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in King and Queen County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,848 64.90% 1.60%
Black or African American 1,446 62.30% 6.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 54.50% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 135 37.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 191 15.20% 44.80%
Hispanic or Latino 161 38.50% 9.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,790 65.20% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in King and Queen County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in King and Queen County is 3,378, with median earnings of $43,214.00.

Women in King and Queen County, Virginia earning approximately 68.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,378 $43,214.00
Male 1,935 $49,504.00
Female 1,443 $34,075.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 413 $74,034.00
Business and Financial 200 $39,190.00
Computer and Mathematical 223 $49,388.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $95,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 84 $45,952.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 107 $71,932.00
Healthcare Support 82 $27,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $62,125.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 135 $19,714.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 198 $8,750.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $23,313.00
Sales 339 $30,946.00
Office and Administrative Support 285 $33,806.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 437 $48,558.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 150 $56,333.00
Production 174 $40,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 215 $60,946.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 268 $80,104.00 145 $57,625.00
Business and Financial 44 $87,188.00 156 $38,662.00
Computer and Mathematical 158 $48,138.00 65 $73,494.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $95,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 22 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $0.00 72 $46,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 107 $71,932.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 72 $28,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $0.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $0.00 107 $19,659.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 158 $3,714.00 40 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 71 $23,313.00
Sales 97 $38,914.00 242 $17,131.00
Office and Administrative Support 72 $38,462.00 213 $32,022.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 437 $48,558.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 144 $55,833.00 6 $0.00
Production 151 $32,277.00 23 $43,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 197 $60,768.00 18 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,803 households in King and Queen County, with an average household size of 2.39 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,878 families in King and Queen County with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,592 76 210 925
Average Household Size 2.75 4.18 4.16 1.21
Total Families 1,592 76 210 0
Average Household Size 2.74 4.01 3.85 0

Poverty

Of the 1,878 families in King and Queen County, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in King and Queen County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,452 housing units in King and Queen County, Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,803 81.20%
Vacant 649 18.80%

9.39% of the total 3,452 housing units in King and Queen County are rental units. This is approximately 324 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,314 are occupied by the owner - or 67.03% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in King and Queen County is $1,041.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in King and Queen County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    165
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    148
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    129
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    21
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    14
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in King and Queen County is $209,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in King and Queen County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    132
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    183
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    360
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    390
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    754
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    314
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    146
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in King and Queen County. The chart below shows the number of properties in King and Queen County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    363
  • 1940 to 1949
    91
  • 1950 to 1959
    294
  • 1960 to 1969
    201
  • 1970 to 1979
    255
  • 1980 to 1989
    559
  • 1990 to 1999
    750
  • 2000 to 2009
    608
  • 2010 to 2013
    321
  • 2014 or later
    10

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in King and Queen County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    115
  • 1 vehicle available
    648
  • 2 vehicles available
    927
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,113

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in King and Queen County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in King and Queen County that commute to work in a particular way.

35.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in King and Queen County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    109
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    164
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    268
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    227
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    253
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    164
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    407
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    145
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    260
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    580
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    470
  • 90 or more minutes
    59

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for King and Queen County, Virginia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in King and Queen County, Virginia

We have data for 6 places in King and Queen County, Virginia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.