Prince George County, VA

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Population

37,704

0.106% growth

Poverty Rate

12.3%


Median Age

37.1


Median Household Income

$68,461

5.64% growth

Number of Employees

14,926

2.95% growth

Median Property Value

$212,100

3.26% growth

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In 2017, Prince George County, VA had a population of 37.7k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $68,461. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Prince George County, VA grew from 37,664 to 37,704, a 0.106% increase and its median household income grew from $64,805 to $68,461, a 5.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Prince George County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.2%), White (Hispanic) (2.86%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.56%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (2.11%). N/A% of the people in Prince George County, VA speak a non-English language, and 97.9% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Prince George County, VA is $212,100, and the homeownership rate is 68.2%. Most people in Prince George County, VA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Prince George County, VA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Prince George County, VA employs 14.9k people. The largest industries in Prince George County, VA are Public Administration (2,190 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,836 people), and Retail Trade (1,818 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,083), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,148), and Public Administration ($55,619).

Median household income in Prince George County, VA is $68,461. Males in Prince George County, VA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,180. The income inequality in Prince George County, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$68,461

2017 value

± $3,433

5.64%

1 Year Growth

± 7.38%

Households in Prince George County, VA have a median annual income of $68,461, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $64,805 in 2016, which represents a 5.64% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$74,183

Average Male Salary

± $1,323

$55,180

Average Female Salary

± $1,030

In 2017, full-time male employees in Virginia made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $68,169 ± $3,324

  2. White

    $60,529 ± $977

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $56,661 ± $29,375

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Prince George County, VA is from Virginia.

0.478

2017 Wage GINI

0.477

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0649% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 8503.02

  2. Census Tract 8505.01

  3. Census Tract 8504

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Prince George County, VA was Census Tract 8503.02 with a value of $93,629, followed by Census Tract 8505.01 and Census Tract 8504, with respective values of $84,335 and $81,951.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Prince George County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Prince George County, VA (4.13k out of 33.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Black

    2,046 ± 410

  2. White

    1,581 ± 316

  3. Hispanic

    538 ± 225

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Prince George County, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

14.9k

2017 Value

± 910

2.95%

1 Year growth

± 8.38%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Prince George County, VA grew at a rate of 2.95%, from 14.5k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Prince George County, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,257 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,447 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,440 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Prince George County, VA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Prince George County, VA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,257 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,447 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,440 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Prince George County, VA has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.6 times higher than expected), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.59 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.5 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Prince George County, VA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($81,042), Legal Occupations ($78,750), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($76,500).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.9k

2017 Value

± 910

2.95%

1 Year growth

± 8.38%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Prince George County, VA grew at a rate of 2.95%, from 14.5k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Prince George County, VA, are Public Administration (2,190 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,836 people), and Retail Trade (1,818 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Prince George County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Prince George County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Prince George County, VA, by number of employees, are Public Administration (2,190 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,836 people), and Retail Trade (1,818 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Prince George County, VA has an unusually high number of Public Administration (3.14 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.66 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.32 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Prince George County, VA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($82,083), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,148), and Public Administration ($55,619).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $29.9B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $27.8B

  3. Electronics

    $26B

In 2015, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $29.9B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($27.8B) and Electronics ($26B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$277B

2020 Value

$373B

Projected 2045 Value

34.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $277B. This is expected to increase 34.7% to $373B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Maryland

    $25.5B

  2. North Carolina

    $14B

  3. Pennsylvania

    $12.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Maryland with $25.5B, followed by North Carolina with $14B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

91.3% of the population of Prince George County, VA has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 7.69% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 13.6% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Prince George County, VA was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Prince George County, VA see 7572 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.41% increase from the previous year (7467 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4731 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 901 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Mecklenburg County and Halifax County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.6%). Additionally, Petersburg city has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

7,572 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Prince George County, VA see an average of 7,572 patients per year. This represents a 1.41% increase from the previous year (7,467 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Prince George County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,218

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,361

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,677

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

8.68%

Uninsured

42.3%

Employer Coverage

7.69%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

13.6%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Prince George County, VA declined by 3.98% from 9.04% to 8.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Prince George County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Mecklenburg County

    15.6% prevalence

  2. Halifax County

    15.6% prevalence

  3. Northumberland County

    15.4% prevalence

Mecklenburg County and Halifax County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Virginia, at 15.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Virginia by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Prince George County, VA is home to a population of 37.7k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.19% of Prince George County, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.58k people).

In 2017, there were 1.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21k people) in Prince George County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.08k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

42

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9

In 2017, the median age of all people in Prince George County, VA was 37.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Prince George County, VA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Prince George County, VA residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.19%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.58k people

4.25%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.6k people

As of 2017, 4.19% of Prince George County, VA residents (1.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Prince George County, VA was 4.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. El Salvador

    103,545 ± 7,851 people

  2. India

    82,876 ± 7,033 people

  3. Mexico

    56,021 ± 5,792 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 103,545 Virginia residents, followed by India with 82,876 and Mexico with 56,021.

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Citizenship

97.9%

2017 Citizenship

97.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.9% of Prince George County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Prince George County, VA was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Prince George County, VA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    21k ± 99

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    11.8k ± 254

  3. White (Hispanic)

    1.08k ± 241

In 2017, there were 1.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21k people) in Prince George County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.08k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Prince George County, VA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,783 ± 319

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,015 ± 212

  3. Vietnam

    914 ± 164

Prince George County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Prince George County, VA was $212,100 in 2017, which is 0.923 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $205,400 to $212,100, a 3.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Prince George County, VA is 68.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Prince George County, VA have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Prince George County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$212,100

2017 Median

± $8,501

$205,400

2016 Median

± $9,388

In 2017, the median property value in Prince George County, VA grew to to $212,100 from the previous year's value of $205,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Prince George County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Prince George County, VA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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$68,461

Median Household Income

± $3,433

11.3k

Number of Households

± 673

In 2017, the median household income of the 11.3k households in Prince George County, VA grew to $68,461 from the previous year's value of $64,805.

The following chart displays the households in Prince George County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Prince George County, VA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Prince George County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

68.2%

2017 Homeownership

68.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 68.2% of the housing units in Prince George County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Prince George County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Prince George County, VA have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.01% of the workforce in Prince George County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    83.4%

  2. Carpooled

    8.68%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.05%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Prince George County, VA was Drove Alone (83.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.68%) and those who Worked At Home (3.05%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Prince George County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Prince George County, VA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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