Prince Edward County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Prince Edward County, Virginia. The estimated population of Prince Edward County, Virginia is 21,887 people, with a median age of 32.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,887
 -4.39% -4.44%
2020
22,892
 -0.06% -
2019
22,905
 -0.22% -
2018
22,956
+0.23%
-
2017
22,903
 - -

Population of Prince Edward 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
60.8%
61.9%
 -1.78%
Black/African American
31%
31.3%
 -0.96%
Native
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
3.8%
 -13.16%
Asian
0.9%
1.1%
 -18.18%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
1.5%
 +106.67%
Other
0.1%
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 Prince Edward 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 32.3 +0.62% 29.5 0% 35.1 -0.28%
2020 32.1 +1.9% 29.5 +1.03% 35.2 +2.62%
2019 31.5 +2.27% 29.2 +6.96% 34.3 -1.15%
2018 30.8 0% 27.3 -1.09% 34.7 +2.06%
2017 30.8 - 27.6 - 34 -

The median age of Prince Edward 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 1,047 +2.44% 956 -4.78% 1,069 898
10 to 19 2,311 -11.93% 1,848 +9.62% 2,040 2,025
20 to 29 2,495 +4.67% 2,578 -32% 2,606 1,841
30 to 39 1,171 -2.68% 941 +25.28% 1,128 1,192
40 to 49 951 +7.8% 1,261 -47.78% 1,019 747
50 to 59 1,208 +8.85% 1,119 -0.68% 1,317 1,107
60 to 69 1,240 -22.63% 1,477 -10.7% 961 1,325
70+ 956 +13.45% 1,344 +14.01% 1,088 1,524

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Prince Edward County, Virginia is $49,019.00.

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 Prince Edward County.

  • Under 25
    $36,146.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,418.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,107.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,033.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Prince Edward County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County, Virginia is currently $64,460.00.

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 Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Prince Edward County is $21,455.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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
    12.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.69%

Employment

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

The total population of Prince Edward County over the age of 16 is 18,876.

Of those people, a total of 44.60% 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 Prince Edward County is 42.40%.

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 3,021 34.30% 16.70%
20 to 24 years 3,293 36.90% 6.20%
25 to 29 years 1,154 56.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,111 67.10% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 2,083 72.80% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 2,050 64.20% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 1,266 70.70% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 1,350 47.60% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 1,994 17.60% 12.80%
75 years and over 1,554 3.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Prince Edward 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 12,137 42.30% 4.00%
Black or African American 5,600 49.20% 6.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 71 19.70% 0.00%
Asian 194 51.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 131 0.00% 0.00%
Other 201 8.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 542 74.20% 2.00%
Hispanic or Latino 694 15.40% 6.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,763 43.10% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County is 8,005, with median earnings of $29,145.00.

Women in Prince Edward County, Virginia earning approximately 58.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,005 $29,145.00
Male 4,150 $37,669.00
Female 3,855 $22,037.00

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 636 $53,767.00
Business and Financial 264 $39,189.00
Computer and Mathematical 109 $44,950.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $26,528.00
Community and Social Service 241 $32,266.00
Legal 52 $46,750.00
Educational and Library 483 $43,589.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 117 $22,163.00
Healthcare Practitioners 266 $48,833.00
Healthcare Support 460 $30,122.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 166 $14,000.00
Law Enforcement 503 $38,988.00
Food Preparation and Serving 802 $8,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 307 $4,550.00
Personal Care and Service 225 $4,177.00
Sales 883 $20,253.00
Office and Administrative Support 827 $27,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $23,456.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 182 $44,853.00
Production 337 $43,607.00
Transportation and Material Moving 352 $33,902.00

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 442 $55,000.00 194 $49,375.00
Business and Financial 159 $39,831.00 105 $36,734.00
Computer and Mathematical 83 $89,625.00 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $4,861.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 78 $28,654.00 163 $40,650.00
Legal 33 $105,329.00 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 122 $44,500.00 361 $43,155.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $14,803.00 48 $22,308.00
Healthcare Practitioners 87 $27,314.00 179 $49,417.00
Healthcare Support 120 $0.00 340 $26,928.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 132 $37,206.00 34 $5,385.00
Law Enforcement 279 $41,635.00 224 $36,560.00
Food Preparation and Serving 214 $4,754.00 588 $9,650.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 192 $22,588.00 115 $3,705.00
Personal Care and Service 110 $4,512.00 115 $2,499.00
Sales 402 $45,427.00 481 $13,259.00
Office and Administrative Support 177 $23,625.00 650 $28,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 301 $19,952.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 157 $56,369.00 25 $0.00
Production 264 $48,462.00 73 $11,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 289 $50,662.00 63 $8,031.00

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 7,113 households in Prince Edward County, with an average household size of 2.33 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 4,113 families in Prince Edward 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 2,879 417 817 3,000
Average Household Size 2.96 3.25 3 1.41
Total Families 2,879 417 817 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.89 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 4,113 families in Prince Edward County, 13.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Prince Edward 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 9,119 housing units in Prince Edward County, Virginia.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,113 78.00%
Vacant 2,006 22.00%

26.19% of the total 9,119 housing units in Prince Edward County are rental units. This is approximately 2,388 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,386 are occupied by the owner - or 48.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Prince Edward County is $752.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Prince Edward 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
    339
  • Less than $500
    272
  • $500 to $999
    1,600
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    464
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    39
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    13
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Prince Edward County is $160,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    320
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    780
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    810
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    965
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,154
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    247
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    110
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,201
  • 1940 to 1949
    664
  • 1950 to 1959
    618
  • 1960 to 1969
    825
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,577
  • 1980 to 1989
    973
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,465
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,419
  • 2010 to 2013
    354
  • 2014 or later
    23

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 Prince Edward County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    624
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,941
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,719
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,829

Commuting to Work

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

21.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Prince Edward 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
    416
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,265
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,106
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,134
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    875
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    430
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    649
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    186
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    44
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    431
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    400
  • 90 or more minutes
    167

Summary

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

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Places in Prince Edward County, Virginia

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