Population 43,146 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Prince George County
Household size in Prince George County
| Period | Prince George County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.20 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Prince George County average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Richmond area, where it has 2.54 people. Household size has dropped from 2.90 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 George County
| Period | Prince George County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.3 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −8.9 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Prince George County is young: half of its residents are under 28.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 37.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Prince George County has the youngest population of any Virginia county.
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 George County
| Period | Prince George County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Prince George County (22.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. No other Virginia county has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 George County
Renters in Prince George County
| Period | Prince George County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Prince George County own their homes; 25.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over one in six owners (17.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 George County
| Period | Prince George County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.6% of the housing in Prince George 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 George County
| Period | Prince George County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Prince George County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Few Virginia counties have newer homes: only 11 of 133.
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 George County
| Period | Prince George County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $960 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,171 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,233 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,650 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$690 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Prince George County pays $1,650 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $690 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
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 George County
Bachelor's degrees in Prince George County
| Period | Prince George County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Prince George County than nationally: 26.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 George County
| Period | Prince George County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Prince George County: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of Virginia's 133 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 George County
| Period | Prince George County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Prince George County runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Prince 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George County | 2.68 | 28.3 | 22.7% | 25.7% | 22.6% | 1994 | $1,650 | 26.9% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Hopewell City | 2.52 | 37.2 | 20.3% | 42.1% | 13.0% | 1968 | $1,197 | 13.4% | 89.0% | 8.2% |
| Petersburg City | 2.33 | 37.0 | 19.4% | 61.4% | 16.3% | 1970 | $1,164 | 26.3% | 87.3% | 10.1% |
| Colonial Heights City | 2.43 | 40.7 | 15.2% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 1969 | $1,336 | 28.7% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
| Dinwiddie County | 2.61 | 43.2 | 10.7% | 20.4% | 12.2% | 1986 | $1,215 | 19.7% | 90.4% | 4.5% |
| Charles City County | 2.28 | 52.5 | 7.7% | 13.7% | 10.9% | 1986 | $1,157 | 17.5% | 87.9% | 3.9% |
| Surry County | 2.35 | 52.4 | 9.8% | 20.5% | 16.1% | 1983 | $956 | 26.6% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| James City County | 2.56 | 48.3 | 8.8% | 23.3% | 8.4% | 1996 | $1,701 | 50.5% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
| Williamsburg City | 2.26 | 33.3 | 8.2% | 46.8% | 14.2% | 1985 | $1,530 | 43.0% | 94.1% | 7.4% |
| Amelia County | 2.46 | 44.2 | 4.2% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,152 | 19.3% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Nottoway County | 2.29 | 43.8 | 11.6% | 33.4% | 19.1% | 1974 | $1,094 | 13.8% | 85.4% | 2.2% |
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 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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