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World Population Review
Prince William County, Virginia Population 2021
Prince William County, Virginia's estimated population is 478,535 with a growth rate of 0.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Prince William County, Virginia is the 3rd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 Population was 406,169 and has seen a growth of 17.82% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 478,535 | 4,100 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 474,435 | 4,100 | 0.87% |
| 2019 | 470,335 | 4,100 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 466,235 | 3,166 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 463,069 | 6,573 | 1.44% |
| 2016 | 456,496 | 5,518 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 450,978 | 7,196 | 1.62% |
| 2014 | 443,782 | 6,047 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 437,735 | 8,119 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 429,616 | 10,522 | 2.51% |
| 2011 | 419,094 | 12,925 | 3.18% |
| 2010 | 406,169 | 190,483 | 88.31% |
| 1990 | 215,686 | 70,983 | 49.05% |
| 1980 | 144,703 | 33,601 | 30.24% |
| 1970 | 111,102 | 60,938 | 121.48% |
| 1960 | 50,164 | 27,552 | 121.85% |
| 1950 | 22,612 | 4,874 | 27.48% |
| 1940 | 17,738 | 3,787 | 27.15% |
| 1930 | 13,951 | 291 | 2.13% |
| 1920 | 13,660 | 1,634 | 13.59% |
| 1910 | 12,026 | 914 | 8.23% |
| 1900 | 11,112 | 1,307 | 13.33% |
| 1890 | 9,805 | 625 | 6.81% |
| 1880 | 9,180 | 1,676 | 22.33% |
| 1870 | 7,504 | -1,061 | -12.39% |
| 1860 | 8,565 | 436 | 5.36% |
| 1850 | 8,129 | -15 | -0.18% |
| 1840 | 8,144 | -1,186 | -12.71% |
| 1830 | 9,330 | -89 | -0.94% |
| 1820 | 9,419 | -1,892 | -16.73% |
| 1810 | 11,311 | -1,422 | -11.17% |
| 1800 | 12,733 | 1,118 | 9.63% |
| 1790 | 11,615 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.86%
County Website
State
Founded
1731
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
406,169
Growth Since 2010
17.82%
Prince William County, Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 261,230 | 56.61% |
| Black or African American | 96,927 | 21.01% |
| Asian | 38,570 | 8.36% |
| Some Other Race | 36,461 | 7.90% |
| Two or More Races | 25,759 | 5.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,998 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 478 | 0.10% |
Prince William County, Virginia Population by Race
Prince William County, Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Prince William County, Virginia Population by Age
Prince William County, Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 142,000 | 3.22 | 73.3 |
| Married | 86,483 | 3.78 | 82 |
| Non Family | 32,371 | 1.31 | 60.6 |
| Female | 15,955 | 3.71 | 56.6 |
| Male | 7,191 | 3.97 | 62.8 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
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Prince William County, Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17,714 | 6.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16,295 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 59,087 | 20.02% |
| Some College | 57,604 | 19.52% |
| Associates Degree | 23,103 | 7.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71,859 | 24.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 49,457 | 16.76% |
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Prince William County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Prince William County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 137,625 | 131,974 | 68,645 |
| Black | 62,082 | 58,423 | 25,279 |
| Hispanic | 60,466 | 39,940 | 11,335 |
| Asian | 27,201 | 23,721 | 12,737 |
| Other Race | 21,227 | 12,043 | 2,599 |
| 2+ Races | 10,279 | 9,111 | 4,459 |
| Native American | 1,316 | 1,023 | 204 |
| Islander | 323 | 323 | 130 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.88%.
Prince William County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$53,860
Average Earnings
$63,951
Average Male
$43,658
Average Female
Prince William County, Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Prince William County, Virginia Language by Age
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Prince William County, Virginia Language
66.25% of Prince William County, Virginia residents speak only English, while 33.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.57% of the population.
Prince William County, Virginia Language
Prince William County, Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 106,901 | 12,918 | 12.08% |
| White | 195,871 | 6,793 | 3.47% |
| Black | 95,496 | 6,749 | 7.07% |
| Other | 36,211 | 6,201 | 17.12% |
| Asian | 38,297 | 2,243 | 5.86% |
| Multiple | 25,593 | 2,101 | 8.21% |
| Native | 1,944 | 109 | 5.61% |
6.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.09%
Male Poverty Rate
7.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Prince William County, Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prince William County, Virginia is Other, with 17.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prince William County, Virginia is White, with 3.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.82%.
Prince William County, Virginia Poverty
Prince William County, Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Prince William County, Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Prince William County, Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Prince William County, Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Prince William County, Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Prince William County, Virginia Marital Status
Prince William County, Virginia Veterans by War
Prince William County, Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,288 | 13.86% |
| Black | 12,224 | 17.48% |
| Hispanic | 3,986 | 5.60% |
| 2+ Races | 1,543 | 11.56% |
| Asian | 1,102 | 3.68% |
| Other Race | 817 | 3.26% |
| Native American | 99 | 6.69% |
| Islander | 66 | 19.30% |
Prince William County, Virginia Veterans by Race
Prince William County, Virginia Veterans by Education
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2.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
Prince William County, Virginia Veterans by Education
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72.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Prince William County, Virginia Employment by Age
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Prince William County, Virginia Employment by Race
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Prince William County, Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.52%
Native Born
24.48%
Foreign Born
11.43%
Non Citizen
13.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
75.52% of Prince William County, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 35.73% having been born in Virginia. 11.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Prince William County, Virginia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990