Prince George County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Prince 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 Prince George County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Prince George County, Virginia. The estimated population of Prince George County, Virginia is 42,170 people, with a median age of 37.1.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
42,170
+10.13%
+11.84%
2020
38,292
+0.47%
-
2019
38,114
+0.58%
-
2018
37,894
+0.5%
-
2017
37,704
 - -

Population of Prince 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
54.1%
55.6%
 -2.70%
Black/African American
30%
31.2%
 -3.85%
Native
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hispanic
8.7%
7.6%
 +14.47%
Asian
1.5%
2.1%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
2.6%
 +69.23%
Other
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%

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 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 37.1 0% 36.6 +0.27% 38.1 0%
2020 37.1 +0.27% 36.5 +0.27% 38.1 +0.26%
2019 37 0% 36.4 0% 38 -1.04%
2018 37 -0.27% 36.4 +0.28% 38.4 0%
2017 37.1 - 36.3 - 38.4 -

The median age of Prince 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 2,081 +22.77% 2,122 -1.73% 2,566 2,083
10 to 19 2,398 +20.93% 2,432 +22.62% 2,931 3,009
20 to 29 3,156 -1.84% 2,044 +13.47% 3,095 2,329
30 to 39 3,990 +1.77% 2,366 +14.78% 4,047 2,726
40 to 49 2,803 +15.27% 2,099 +13.07% 3,228 2,366
50 to 59 2,840 -2.95% 2,515 -1.16% 2,734 2,473
60 to 69 1,983 +23.44% 1,835 +25.61% 2,479 2,349
70+ 1,392 +15.95% 1,648 +27.1% 1,621 2,134

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Prince George County, Virginia is $78,895.00.

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 George County.

  • Under 25
    $54,077.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,172.00
  • 45 to 64
    $105,026.00
  • 65 and over
    $68,534.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Prince 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 Prince 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 Prince George County, Virginia is currently $92,283.00.

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.

6.03% of households in Prince 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 Prince George County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.47%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.03%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Prince George County is $30,199.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Prince 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 Prince 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
    9.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.09%

Employment

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

The total population of Prince George County over the age of 16 is 33,708.

Of those people, a total of 57.00% 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 George County is 48.00%.

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 2,127 44.60% 25.50%
20 to 24 years 2,423 76.10% 24.20%
25 to 29 years 3,001 63.10% 12.40%
30 to 34 years 3,374 68.70% 10.30%
35 to 44 years 6,564 66.40% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 5,123 69.30% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 2,513 62.60% 5.90%
60 to 64 years 2,637 58.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 3,632 28.70% 1.70%
75 years and over 2,314 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Prince 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 19,735 56.70% 6.00%
Black or African American 10,793 55.60% 10.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 173 37.00% 0.00%
Asian 552 63.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 142 33.80% 0.00%
Other 512 65.20% 10.80%
Two or more races 1,801 68.00% 2.60%
Hispanic or Latino 2,525 68.60% 8.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,698 56.30% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Prince 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 Prince George County is 16,169, with median earnings of $42,642.00.

Women in Prince George County, Virginia earning approximately 72.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,169 $42,642.00
Male 7,859 $50,003.00
Female 8,310 $36,323.00

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 1,099 $68,016.00
Business and Financial 1,107 $67,409.00
Computer and Mathematical 186 $75,547.00
Architecture and Engineering 191 $74,185.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 410 $78,375.00
Community and Social Service 335 $49,490.00
Legal 126 $87,672.00
Educational and Library 1,071 $41,531.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 266 $16,989.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,206 $63,351.00
Healthcare Support 440 $32,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 281 $61,333.00
Law Enforcement 413 $54,550.00
Food Preparation and Serving 812 $13,032.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 578 $24,583.00
Personal Care and Service 358 $14,048.00
Sales 1,473 $21,566.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,244 $39,241.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 547 $40,536.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 919 $52,057.00
Production 917 $52,538.00
Transportation and Material Moving 482 $43,107.00

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 531 $54,509.00 568 $85,885.00
Business and Financial 601 $68,555.00 506 $59,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 140 $75,769.00 46 $75,395.00
Architecture and Engineering 191 $74,185.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 344 $98,409.00 66 $58,913.00
Community and Social Service 122 $48,769.00 213 $53,153.00
Legal 0 $0.00 126 $87,672.00
Educational and Library 318 $54,130.00 753 $25,510.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 148 $25,682.00 118 $16,586.00
Healthcare Practitioners 110 $86,146.00 1,096 $60,114.00
Healthcare Support 29 $0.00 411 $30,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 222 $61,116.00 59 $0.00
Law Enforcement 317 $53,650.00 96 $55,395.00
Food Preparation and Serving 105 $13,866.00 707 $9,924.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 334 $48,173.00 244 $11,433.00
Personal Care and Service 173 $18,381.00 185 $11,436.00
Sales 579 $21,934.00 894 $19,205.00
Office and Administrative Support 533 $51,013.00 1,711 $36,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 509 $40,694.00 38 $18,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 857 $52,832.00 62 $0.00
Production 772 $56,522.00 145 $41,202.00
Transportation and Material Moving 413 $44,339.00 69 $13,750.00

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 12,492 households in Prince George County, with an average household size of 3 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 9,386 families in Prince George County with an average family size of 3.44 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 7,167 658 1,561 3,106
Average Household Size 3.44 3.27 4.03 1.43
Total Families 7,167 658 1,561 0
Average Household Size 3.41 3.07 3.72 0

Poverty

Of the 9,386 families in Prince George County, 6.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Prince 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 13,239 housing units in Prince George County, Virginia.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,492 94.36%
Vacant 747 5.64%

26.84% of the total 13,239 housing units in Prince George County are rental units. This is approximately 3,554 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,795 are occupied by the owner - or 66.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Prince George County is $1,394.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Prince 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
    143
  • Less than $500
    202
  • $500 to $999
    483
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,367
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,313
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    164
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    17
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in Prince George County is $231,000.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    407
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    378
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    581
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,774
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,688
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,524
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    352
  • $1,000,000 or more
    91

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    379
  • 1940 to 1949
    279
  • 1950 to 1959
    367
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,115
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,874
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,366
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,641
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,701
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,517
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 George County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    470
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,467
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,187
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,368

Commuting to Work

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

25.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Prince 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
    453
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,339
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,090
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,822
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,324
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,433
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,198
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    490
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    682
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,479
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    918
  • 90 or more minutes
    294

Summary

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

We have data for 8 places in Prince George County, Virginia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.