Population 27,896 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in King George County
Household size in King George County
| Period | King George County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in King George County average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.66 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only ten have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in King George County
| Period | King George County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in King George County are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Virginia overall, where the median age is 40.3. The median age has climbed from 37.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in King George County
| Period | King George County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in King George County (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Virginia. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in King George County
Renters in King George County
| Period | King George County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
King George County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 25.2% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in King George County
| Period | King George County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in King George County than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.9 points, as it has nationally. Only 12 of Virginia's 133 counties have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in King George County
| Period | King George County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
King George County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only one other Virginia county has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in King George County
| Period | King George County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $963 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,125 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,224 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,501 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$537 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in King George County costs $1,501 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Virginia overall ($1,743). Rents are up $537 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in King George County
Bachelor's degrees in King George County
| Period | King George County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in King George County (35.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in Virginia overall (42.5%). The share with a degree has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in King George County
| Period | King George County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in King George County have finished high school (92.1%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Virginia as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in King George County
| Period | King George County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in King George County has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
King George County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George County | 2.80 | 38.7 | 9.9% | 23.8% | 6.1% | 1999 | $1,501 | 35.5% | 92.1% | 3.3% |
| Fredericksburg City | 2.31 | 33.5 | 10.4% | 60.3% | 6.1% | 1984 | $1,605 | 45.1% | 92.0% | 4.4% |
| Westmoreland County | 2.35 | 48.9 | 15.8% | 19.9% | 25.0% | 1985 | $1,163 | 22.8% | 87.7% | 5.9% |
| Spotsylvania County | 2.82 | 39.0 | 10.8% | 19.9% | 6.6% | 1997 | $1,814 | 34.7% | 90.9% | 5.3% |
| St. Mary's County | 2.72 | 38.4 | 11.9% | 26.8% | 9.6% | 1993 | $1,749 | 36.6% | 92.7% | 3.7% |
| Orange County | 2.58 | 42.4 | 9.1% | 21.3% | 9.1% | 1991 | $1,515 | 29.1% | 90.9% | 2.9% |
| Madison County | 2.52 | 46.6 | 8.4% | 22.2% | 10.6% | 1981 | $1,206 | 27.2% | 89.1% | 4.8% |
| Greene County | 2.67 | 42.9 | 11.8% | 16.6% | 8.5% | 1993 | $1,284 | 31.8% | 91.2% | 1.9% |
| Somerset County | 2.38 | 39.7 | 11.5% | 26.9% | 22.0% | 1980 | $1,056 | 20.5% | 87.7% | 10.5% |
| Wicomico County | 2.54 | 37.4 | 12.8% | 37.7% | 8.8% | 1982 | $1,346 | 29.1% | 90.5% | 5.9% |
| Augusta County | 2.46 | 44.5 | 9.0% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 1987 | $1,131 | 25.1% | 91.8% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Benton County, IA · White County, TN · White County, IN · White County, GA · Wexford County, MI · Westmoreland County, VA · Boyle County, KY · Botetourt County, VA · Bolivar County, MS · Berrien County, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up King George County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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