Population 21,996 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Prince Edward County
Household size in Prince Edward County
| Period | Prince Edward County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.67 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Prince Edward County is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.90, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Prince Edward County
| Period | Prince Edward County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.3, Prince Edward County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 35.5, even as the national median rose. Few Virginia counties are younger: only six of 133.
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 Prince Edward County
| Period | Prince Edward County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Prince Edward County as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points, 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 Prince Edward County
Renters in Prince Edward County
| Period | Prince Edward County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Prince Edward County than nationally: 42.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 43.6% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Prince Edward County
| Period | Prince Edward County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.6% of the housing in Prince Edward County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Prince Edward County
| Period | Prince Edward County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Prince Edward County was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Virginia as a whole, where the median home dates to 1984. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 Prince Edward County
| Period | Prince Edward County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $726 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $736 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $756 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,067 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$341 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Prince Edward County costs $1,067 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $341 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the west.
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 Prince Edward County
Bachelor's degrees in Prince Edward County
| Period | Prince Edward County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Prince Edward County than nationally: 30.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 Prince Edward County
| Period | Prince Edward County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.9% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Prince Edward County have finished high school as nationally: 89.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia overall (91.6%). The share with a diploma has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Prince Edward County
| Period | Prince Edward County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Prince Edward County has been strong: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Virginia county has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.5 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Prince Edward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward County | 2.23 | 34.3 | 11.1% | 42.0% | 19.6% | 1977 | $1,067 | 30.0% | 89.0% | 1.2% |
| Nottoway County | 2.29 | 43.8 | 11.6% | 33.4% | 19.1% | 1974 | $1,094 | 13.8% | 85.4% | 2.2% |
| Appomattox County | 2.50 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 24.2% | 11.2% | 1981 | $942 | 19.6% | 92.4% | 4.7% |
| Amelia County | 2.46 | 44.2 | 4.2% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,152 | 19.3% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Campbell County | 2.47 | 43.9 | 10.1% | 25.1% | 12.9% | 1983 | $919 | 26.4% | 90.3% | 3.7% |
| Lynchburg City | 2.36 | 32.9 | 11.9% | 51.1% | 15.0% | 1971 | $1,081 | 43.4% | 92.0% | 6.0% |
| Dinwiddie County | 2.61 | 43.2 | 10.7% | 20.4% | 12.2% | 1986 | $1,215 | 19.7% | 90.4% | 4.5% |
| Colonial Heights City | 2.43 | 40.7 | 15.2% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 1969 | $1,336 | 28.7% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
| Petersburg City | 2.33 | 37.0 | 19.4% | 61.4% | 16.3% | 1970 | $1,164 | 26.3% | 87.3% | 10.1% |
| Bedford County | 2.47 | 47.1 | 6.7% | 15.3% | 9.6% | 1989 | $1,018 | 34.4% | 92.7% | 2.9% |
| Hopewell City | 2.52 | 37.2 | 20.3% | 42.1% | 13.0% | 1968 | $1,197 | 13.4% | 89.0% | 8.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Prince Edward 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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