Prince Edward County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51147 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,996 | — | #1,775 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,315 | -25.1% | #2,390 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.6 years | -16.2% | #3,099 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,600 | -23.2% | #1,233 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $931 | -19.9% | #1,276 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% | +65.8% | #2,751 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Prince Edward County has a population of 21,996, making it the #1,775 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.6 years, which is 16.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Prince Edward County is $56,315, ranking #2,390 out of 3,222 counties — 25.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.9% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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The median home value in Prince Edward County is $216,600 (-23.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $931/mo and the homeownership rate is 58.0%.
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93.8% of residents in Prince Edward County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Prince Edward County, Virginia
Prince Edward County, Virginia has a total population of 21,996, making it the 1,775th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Prince Edward County is 32.6 years, which is 16.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Prince Edward County is $56,315, which ranks #2,390 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Prince Edward County is $216,600, 23.2% below the national median. Renters in Prince Edward County pay a median gross rent of $931 per month. The homeownership rate is 58.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Prince Edward County, 27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Prince Edward County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%).
All data for Prince Edward County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.