King George County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for King George 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 George County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in King George County, Virginia. The estimated population of King George County, Virginia is 26,597 people, with a median age of 38.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,597
 -0.31% +4.04%
2020
26,679
+1.72%
-
2019
26,229
+1.31%
-
2018
25,890
+1.28%
-
2017
25,564
 - -

Population of King George 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
71.4%
73.8%
 -3.25%
Black/African American
16.5%
16.4%
 +0.61%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
6%
4.6%
 +30.43%
Asian
1.2%
1.1%
 +9.09%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
3.8%
 -2.63%
Other
1.2%
0.1%
 +1,100.00%

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 George 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 38.3 +0.52% 38 +1.33% 38.9 +1.04%
2020 38.1 +1.87% 37.5 +2.46% 38.5 +1.05%
2019 37.4 +0.27% 36.6 -0.27% 38.1 +1.06%
2018 37.3 +0.54% 36.7 +0.27% 37.7 0%
2017 37.1 - 36.6 - 37.7 -

The median age of King George 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 1,882 +6.94% 1,677 -19.16% 2,011 1,374
10 to 19 1,731 -1.37% 1,901 +11.2% 1,702 2,117
20 to 29 1,632 +1.91% 1,377 +9.74% 1,661 1,514
30 to 39 1,670 +8.86% 1,761 -7.7% 1,822 1,628
40 to 49 1,895 -4.12% 1,733 +12.73% 1,816 1,963
50 to 59 2,018 +0.16% 1,757 +9.8% 2,020 1,933
60 to 69 1,118 +23.6% 1,420 -0.14% 1,398 1,412
70+ 893 +17.62% 1,099 +7.31% 1,054 1,172

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of King George County, Virginia is $101,599.00.

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 George County.

  • Under 25
    $51,989.00
  • 25 to 44
    $94,679.00
  • 45 to 64
    $119,836.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in King George 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 George 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 George County, Virginia is currently $112,605.00.

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.

12.20% of households in King George 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 George County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in King George County is $41,157.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in King George 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 George 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
    17.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.42%

Employment

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

The total population of King George County over the age of 16 is 20,673.

Of those people, a total of 68.40% 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 George County is 64.20%.

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 1,280 43.00% 15.20%
20 to 24 years 1,742 73.40% 1.70%
25 to 29 years 1,433 80.00% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 1,809 90.20% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 3,701 85.80% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 3,671 87.90% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 2,001 76.60% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 1,562 64.00% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 2,115 23.30% 3.20%
75 years and over 1,359 7.70% 8.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in King George 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 15,699 68.10% 3.30%
Black or African American 3,436 71.20% 2.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 271 76.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 332 46.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 901 69.60% 1.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,077 71.90% 1.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,999 67.80% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in King George 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 George County is 13,275, with median earnings of $49,762.00.

Women in King George County, Virginia earning approximately 47.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,275 $49,762.00
Male 7,313 $70,885.00
Female 5,962 $33,726.00

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 1,916 $83,384.00
Business and Financial 802 $59,704.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,208 $111,786.00
Architecture and Engineering 764 $121,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 178 $106,379.00
Community and Social Service 205 $61,607.00
Legal 72 $86,900.00
Educational and Library 830 $43,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 153 $71,385.00
Healthcare Practitioners 520 $39,043.00
Healthcare Support 269 $21,540.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $78,438.00
Law Enforcement 255 $96,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 422 $8,810.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 451 $24,464.00
Personal Care and Service 215 $18,750.00
Sales 1,192 $21,023.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,276 $41,548.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 623 $46,914.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 360 $42,986.00
Production 457 $33,505.00
Transportation and Material Moving 650 $36,734.00

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 1,120 $95,918.00 796 $63,944.00
Business and Financial 328 $78,017.00 474 $58,553.00
Computer and Mathematical 891 $117,604.00 317 $100,324.00
Architecture and Engineering 737 $122,240.00 27 $91,985.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 127 $108,646.00 51 $100,298.00
Community and Social Service 103 $66,305.00 102 $29,952.00
Legal 55 $87,784.00 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 186 $88,833.00 644 $39,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 143 $71,115.00 10 $78,929.00
Healthcare Practitioners 59 $70,313.00 461 $38,963.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00 252 $21,161.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 89 $49,844.00 21 $122,614.00
Law Enforcement 255 $96,250.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 201 $7,604.00 221 $10,929.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 239 $31,102.00 212 $11,887.00
Personal Care and Service 51 $33,380.00 164 $14,500.00
Sales 436 $49,091.00 756 $15,952.00
Office and Administrative Support 266 $59,186.00 1,010 $37,543.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 623 $46,914.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 324 $44,236.00 36 $0.00
Production 330 $35,341.00 127 $11,985.00
Transportation and Material Moving 466 $40,797.00 184 $24,128.00

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 9,445 households in King George County, with an average household size of 2.79 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 7,088 families in King George County with an average family size of 3.22 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 5,796 474 818 2,357
Average Household Size 3.35 2.79 3.21 1.26
Total Families 5,796 474 818 0
Average Household Size 3.31 2.44 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 7,088 families in King George County, 4.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in King George 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 10,248 housing units in King George County, Virginia.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,445 92.16%
Vacant 803 7.84%

21.77% of the total 10,248 housing units in King George County are rental units. This is approximately 2,231 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,076 are occupied by the owner - or 69.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in King George County is $1,403.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in King George 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
    138
  • Less than $500
    46
  • $500 to $999
    343
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    828
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    662
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    314
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    34
  • $3,000 or more
    4

Property Value

The median value of a property in King George County is $327,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    361
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    113
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    249
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    424
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,868
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,896
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,000
  • $1,000,000 or more
    165

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    391
  • 1940 to 1949
    136
  • 1950 to 1959
    553
  • 1960 to 1969
    538
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,196
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,373
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,359
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,368
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,305
  • 2014 or later
    29

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 George County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    170
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,781
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,637
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,857

Commuting to Work

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

35.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in King George 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
    350
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    827
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,851
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,259
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,236
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    802
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,199
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    335
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    876
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,296
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,061
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,299

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for King George 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 George County, Virginia

We have data for 9 places in King George County, Virginia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.