Population 146,603 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Spotsylvania County
Household size in Spotsylvania County
| Period | Spotsylvania County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.02 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Spotsylvania County average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.96 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only nine 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 Spotsylvania County
| Period | Spotsylvania County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Spotsylvania County are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Spotsylvania County
| Period | Spotsylvania County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Spotsylvania County as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 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 Spotsylvania County
Renters in Spotsylvania County
| Period | Spotsylvania County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in Spotsylvania County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 23.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east 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 Spotsylvania County
| Period | Spotsylvania County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Spotsylvania County than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Spotsylvania County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Virginia counties.
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 Spotsylvania County
| Period | Spotsylvania County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Spotsylvania County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only three have 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 Spotsylvania County
| Period | Spotsylvania County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,291 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,435 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,533 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,814 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$524 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Spotsylvania County runs $1,814 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Washington area ($2,236). Rents are up $524 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over 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 Spotsylvania County
Bachelor's degrees in Spotsylvania County
| Period | Spotsylvania County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Spotsylvania County (34.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Washington area as a whole (53.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Spotsylvania County
| Period | Spotsylvania County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Spotsylvania County have finished high school (90.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area. The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 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 Spotsylvania County
| Period | Spotsylvania County | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Spotsylvania County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Spotsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania County | 2.82 | 39.0 | 10.8% | 19.9% | 6.6% | 1997 | $1,814 | 34.7% | 90.9% | 5.3% |
| Fredericksburg City | 2.31 | 33.5 | 10.4% | 60.3% | 6.1% | 1984 | $1,605 | 45.1% | 92.0% | 4.4% |
| Orange County | 2.58 | 42.4 | 9.1% | 21.3% | 9.1% | 1991 | $1,515 | 29.1% | 90.9% | 2.9% |
| King George County | 2.80 | 38.7 | 9.9% | 23.8% | 6.1% | 1999 | $1,501 | 35.5% | 92.1% | 3.3% |
| Madison County | 2.52 | 46.6 | 8.4% | 22.2% | 10.6% | 1981 | $1,206 | 27.2% | 89.1% | 4.8% |
| Westmoreland County | 2.35 | 48.9 | 15.8% | 19.9% | 25.0% | 1985 | $1,163 | 22.8% | 87.7% | 5.9% |
| Greene County | 2.67 | 42.9 | 11.8% | 16.6% | 8.5% | 1993 | $1,284 | 31.8% | 91.2% | 1.9% |
| St. Mary's County | 2.72 | 38.4 | 11.9% | 26.8% | 9.6% | 1993 | $1,749 | 36.6% | 92.7% | 3.7% |
| Augusta County | 2.46 | 44.5 | 9.0% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 1987 | $1,131 | 25.1% | 91.8% | 2.4% |
| Staunton City | 2.17 | 41.6 | 12.0% | 39.1% | 10.0% | 1963 | $1,005 | 37.7% | 94.1% | 5.1% |
| Somerset County | 2.38 | 39.7 | 11.5% | 26.9% | 22.0% | 1980 | $1,056 | 20.5% | 87.7% | 10.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Blount County, TN · Black Hawk County, IA · Orange County, NC · Wright County, MN · Parker County, TX · Pickens County, SC · Ponce Municipio, PR · Randall County, TX · Randolph County, NC · Rock Island County, IL
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 Spotsylvania 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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