Prince Edward County, VA

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2021 Population

21,887

4.39% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.3

0.623% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.6%

1.56% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$49,019

10.8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$160,800

1.23% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

8,005

6.36% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Prince Edward County, VA had a population of 21.9k people with a median age of 32.3 and a median household income of $49,019. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Prince Edward County, VA declined from 22,892 to 21,887, a −4.39% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,253 to $49,019, a 10.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Prince Edward County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.07%), White (Hispanic) (1.78%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.886%).

None of the households in Prince Edward County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Prince Edward County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Prince Edward County, VA are Longwood University (981 degrees awarded in 2021) and Hampden-Sydney College (230 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Prince Edward County, VA was $160,800, and the homeownership rate was 61.7%.

Most people in Prince Edward County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Prince Edward County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Prince Edward County, VA borders Amelia County, VA, Appomattox County, VA, Buckingham County, VA, Charlotte County, VA, Cumberland County, VA, Lunenburg County, VA, and Nottoway County, VA.

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Prince Edward County, VA is home to a population of 21.9k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.84% of Prince Edward County, VA residents were born outside of the country (841 people).

In 2021, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.3k people) in Prince Edward County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.79k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 672 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Prince Edward County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Prince Edward County, VA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Prince Edward County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Prince Edward County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.3k ± 67
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.79k ± 332
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
672 ± 280

3.29%

Hispanic Population

719 people

3.29% of the people in Prince Edward County, VA are hispanic (719 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

3.84%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

841 people

3.67%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

840 people

As of 2021, 3.84% of Prince Edward County, VA residents (841 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Prince Edward County, VA was 3.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Prince Edward County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
301 ± 108
Gulf War (2001-)
243 ± 128
Gulf War (1990s)
127 ± 93

Prince Edward County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Prince Edward County, VA employs 8.01k people. The largest industries in Prince Edward County, VA are Retail Trade (1,120 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,112 people), and Public Administration (1,101 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,611), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,520), and Transportation & Warehousing ($51,324).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.01k

2021 Value

± 654

−6.36%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Prince Edward County, VA declined at a rate of −6.36%, from 8.55k employees to 8.01k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Prince Edward County, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (883 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (827 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (802 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Prince Edward County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.01k

2021 Value

± 654

−6.36%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Prince Edward County, VA declined at a rate of −6.36%, from 8.55k employees to 8.01k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Prince Edward County, VA, are Retail Trade (1,120 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,112 people), and Public Administration (1,101 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Prince Edward County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Prince Edward County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,669

Median earning men ± $4,494

$22,037

Median earning women ± $4,241

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,889), Information ($57,574), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,691).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,518), Manufacturing ($45,893), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,820).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

272
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
138
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
118
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$151k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$37.4k
Retail Trade
$27.1k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

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

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

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Prince Edward County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.42%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.42%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Prince Edward County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Prince Edward County, VA awarded 1,211 degrees. The student population of Prince Edward County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,255 male students and 3,208 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Prince Edward County, VA are White (960 and 79.8%), followed by Black or African American (107 and 8.89%), Hispanic or Latino (58 and 4.82%), and Two or More Races (54 and 4.49%).

The largest universities in Prince Edward County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Longwood University (981 and 81%) and Hampden-Sydney College (230 and 19%).

The most popular majors in Prince Edward County, VA are General Business Administration & Management (138 and 11.4%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (108 and 8.92%), and General Education (75 and 6.19%).

The median tuition costs in Prince Edward County, VA are $47,014 for private four year colleges, and $8,180 and $20,000 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Prince Edward County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,463 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,463 students enrolled in Prince Edward County, VA, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,911 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
61 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
108 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
108 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Prince Edward County, VA was General Psychology with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Prince Edward County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Longwood University
981 degrees awarded
Hampden-Sydney College
230 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Longwood University with 981 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 483 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Prince Edward County, VA, which is 0.663 times less than the 728 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 960 degrees mean that there were 8.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 107 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($47,014) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,910) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Prince Edward County, VA was $160,800 in 2021, which is 0.657 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,800 to $160,800, a 1.23% decrease. The homeownership rate in Prince Edward County, VA is 61.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Prince Edward County, VA have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Prince Edward County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Prince Edward County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.58%.

Housing

Property

$160,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,635

$4,386

Median Property Taxes

±$463

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Prince Edward County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Prince Edward County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.7%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.7% of the housing units in Prince Edward County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Prince Edward County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9302.02

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,019

Median Household Income

± $6,677

7.11k

Number of Households

± 642

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.11k households in Prince Edward County, VA grew to $49,019 from the previous year's value of $44,253.

The following chart displays the households in Prince Edward 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75%)
Carpooled (9.48%)
Worked At Home (7.5%)

In 2021, 75% of workers in Prince Edward County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.48%) and those who worked at home (7.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Prince Edward County, VA have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% of the workforce in Prince Edward County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Prince Edward County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Prince Edward 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 Edward County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Prince Edward County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.58%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

23.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Prince Edward County, VA (3.85k out of 16.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 28% of the children was living in poverty in Prince Edward County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 205 in Prince Edward County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 57.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.7% of the population of Prince Edward County, VA has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 1.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Prince Edward County, VA see 1754 patients per year on average, which represents a 14.6% increase from the previous year (1530 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2556 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 338 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,754 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Prince Edward County, VA

Primary care physicians in Prince Edward County, VA see an average of 1,754 patients per year. This represents a 14.6% increase from the previous year (1,530 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 30% between 18 and 34 years, 30.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.26%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

1.84%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Prince Edward County, VA declined by 5.39% from 8.73% to 8.26%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 67.3 in Prince Edward County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Prince Edward County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.1% in Prince Edward County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Prince Edward County, VA.

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