Prince William County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 488,880 | — | #149 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $131,402 | +74.9% | #27 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.3 years | -6.7% | #2,840 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $530,100 | +88.0% | #116 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,067 | +77.7% | #40 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | -50.9% | #125 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Prince William County has a population of 488,880, making it the #149 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Prince William County is $131,402, ranking #27 out of 3,222 counties — 74.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.2% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Prince William County is $530,100 (+88.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,067/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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90.0% of residents in Prince William County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.
About Prince William County, Virginia
Prince William County, Virginia has a total population of 488,880, making it the 149th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Prince William County is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Prince William County is $131,402, which ranks #27 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 74.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Prince William County is $530,100, 88.0% above the national median. Renters in Prince William County pay a median gross rent of $2,067 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Prince William County, 44.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 40.5 min.
Prince William County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 37.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (19.6%).
All data for Prince William 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.