Spotsylvania County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51177 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 146,603 #463 / 3,222
86th
Median Household Income $112,738 +50.0% #79 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 38.6 years -0.8% #2,468 / 3,222
23th
Median Home Value $404,900 +43.6% #281 / 3,222
91th
Median Gross Rent $1,779 +53.0% #105 / 3,222
97th
Poverty Rate 7.1% -43.6% #228 / 3,222
93th

Demographics

Spotsylvania County has a population of 146,603, making it the #463 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.6%
Native Born
10.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Spotsylvania County is $112,738, ranking #79 out of 3,222 counties — 50.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.

Median Household Income
$112,738 +50.0% vs nat'l
Rank #79 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$48,118 +16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #272 of 3,222
92th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.1% −43.6% vs nat'l
Rank #228 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,018 of 3,222
37th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.9% +3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #466 of 3,222
86th percentile
Mean Commute Time
41.0 min +48.6% vs nat'l
Rank #47 of 3,222
99th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Spotsylvania County is $404,900 (+43.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,779/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.

Median Home Value
$404,900 +43.6% vs nat'l
Rank #281 of 3,222
91th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,779 +53.0% vs nat'l
Rank #105 of 3,222
97th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.1% +24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #624 of 3,222
81th percentile
80.1% Homeownership

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Health

93.4% of residents in Spotsylvania County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.

93.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.4% +1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,248 of 3,222
61th percentile

About Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Spotsylvania County, Virginia has a total population of 146,603, making it the 463rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Spotsylvania County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Spotsylvania County is $112,738, which ranks #79 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 50.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.

The median home value in Spotsylvania County is $404,900, 43.6% above the national median. Renters in Spotsylvania County pay a median gross rent of $1,779 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Spotsylvania County, 34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 41.0 min.

Spotsylvania County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.4%).

All data for Spotsylvania 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.