King and Queen County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
King and Queen County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | King and Queen County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,696 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 20.5 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.79% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 47.8 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,003 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in King and Queen County declined by 1.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 6,696 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in King and Queen County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 25.1% of residents. That is 4.7 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,108 16.6% -4.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,177 17.6% -4.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,682 25.1% +4.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,579 23.6% +7.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.3% of the people living in King and Queen County and men 50.7%.
- Women 49.3% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 50.7% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
King and Queen County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | King and Queen County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,967 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.40% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in King and Queen County is about 27% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | King and Queen County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $112,510 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,004 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.7% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in King and Queen County is about 9.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,004 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in King and Queen County spend about 68 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 282 hours, about 11.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | King and Queen County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.8 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 67.6 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 282 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,735 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,195 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 610 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in King and Queen County is 34 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
King and Queen County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | King and Queen County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
King and Queen County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | King and Queen County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
King and Queen County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How King and Queen County, VA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King and Queen County, VA | 6,696 | $67,967 #2/2 | $112,510 #2/2 | 33.8 min #2/2 |
| New Kent County, VA | 25,099 | $123,257 | $450,000 | 31.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about King and Queen County, Virginia.
What is the population of King and Queen County, Virginia?
About 6,696 people live in King and Queen County, Virginia, in 3,003 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 47.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
Is King and Queen County, Virginia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, King and Queen County, Virginia has 21 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 24% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in King and Queen County, Virginia?
The median home costs 1.7 times the median household income ($112,510 against $67,967), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,004 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in King and Queen County, Virginia have a college degree?
21.7% of adults in King and Queen County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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