Prince George County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Prince George 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 75% of counties in Virginia
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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 | Prince George County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,064 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 152.8 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.68% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 31.7 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,901 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Prince George County grew by 18.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 43,064 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Prince George County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.0% of residents. That is 2.6 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,719 24.9% +3.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 10,786 25.0% +2.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,019 18.6% -1.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,100 14.2% -2.4 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 44.9% of the people living in Prince George County and men 55.1%.
- Women 44.9% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 55.1% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Prince George County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Prince George County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,311 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.93% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Prince George County is about 7% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Prince George County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $73,953 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,593 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.4% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Prince George County is about 3.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,593 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Prince George County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Prince George County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.6 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,375 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,530 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,356 | 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 George County is 21 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 George County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Prince George County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | 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 George County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Prince George County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.0% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.1% | 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 George County, Virginia.
How big is Prince George County, Virginia by population?
About 43,064 people live in Prince George County, Virginia, in 12,901 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 31.7, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Prince George County, Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Prince George County, Virginia has 153 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 1.8 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Prince George County, Virginia?
The median home costs 0.8 times the median household income ($73,953 against $87,311), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,593 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Prince George County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Prince George County, Virginia is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Prince George County, Virginia?
20.0% of adults in Prince George 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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