Prince Edward County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Prince Edward 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 averageHealthier than 71% of counties in Virginia
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 95% of counties in Virginia
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Prince Edward County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,996 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 62.1 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.59% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.8 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,641 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Prince Edward County grew by 1.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,996 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Prince Edward County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 35.4% of residents. That is 14.0 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,786 35.4% +14.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,587 16.3% -6.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,573 16.2% -4.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,531 16.1% -0.5 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 49.2% of the people living in Prince Edward County and men 50.8%.
- Women 49.2% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 50.8% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Prince Edward County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Prince Edward County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,516 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.73% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Prince Edward County is about 41% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Prince Edward County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $106,617 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $931 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.0% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Prince Edward County is about 9.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $931 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Prince Edward County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Prince Edward County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.9 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.8 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,884 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,516 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 893 | 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 Prince Edward County is 19 minutes, shorter 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
Prince Edward County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Prince Edward County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 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
Prince Edward County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Prince Edward County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.6% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.6% | 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prince Edward County, Virginia.
How big is Prince Edward County, Virginia by population?
About 21,996 people live in Prince Edward County, Virginia, in 7,641 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 33.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Prince Edward County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Prince Edward County, Virginia has 62 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Prince Edward County, Virginia?
The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income ($106,617 against $55,516), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $931 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Prince Edward County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Prince Edward County, Virginia is only 1.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Prince Edward County, Virginia have a college degree?
20.7% of adults in Prince Edward 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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