Prince William County, Virginia Population 2022
Prince William County, Virginia's estimated population is 482,635 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 18.83% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 11,615 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 12,733 | 1,118 | 9.63% |
| 1810 | 11,311 | -1,422 | -11.17% |
| 1820 | 9,419 | -1,892 | -16.73% |
| 1830 | 9,330 | -89 | -0.94% |
| 1840 | 8,144 | -1,186 | -12.71% |
| 1850 | 8,129 | -15 | -0.18% |
| 1860 | 8,565 | 436 | 5.36% |
| 1870 | 7,504 | -1,061 | -12.39% |
| 1880 | 9,180 | 1,676 | 22.33% |
| 1890 | 9,805 | 625 | 6.81% |
| 1900 | 11,112 | 1,307 | 13.33% |
| 1910 | 12,026 | 914 | 8.23% |
| 1920 | 13,660 | 1,634 | 13.59% |
| 1930 | 13,951 | 291 | 2.13% |
| 1940 | 17,738 | 3,787 | 27.15% |
| 1950 | 22,612 | 4,874 | 27.48% |
| 1960 | 50,164 | 27,552 | 121.85% |
| 1970 | 111,102 | 60,938 | 121.48% |
| 1980 | 144,703 | 33,601 | 30.24% |
| 1990 | 215,686 | 70,983 | 49.05% |
| 2010 | 406,169 | 190,483 | 88.31% |
| 2011 | 419,094 | 12,925 | 3.18% |
| 2012 | 429,616 | 10,522 | 2.51% |
| 2013 | 437,735 | 8,119 | 1.89% |
| 2014 | 443,782 | 6,047 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 450,978 | 7,196 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 456,496 | 5,518 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 463,069 | 6,573 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 466,235 | 3,166 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 470,335 | 4,100 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 474,435 | 4,100 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 478,535 | 4,100 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 482,635 | 4,100 | 0.86% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255,670 | 54.77% |
| Black or African American | 97,848 | 20.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,719 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 44,134 | 9.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 345 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 35,123 | 7.52% |
| Two or More Races | 31,995 | 6.85% |
Prince William County, Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 144,159 | 3.21 | 73.1 |
| Married | 87,558 | 3.74 | 81.4 |
| Male | 7,423 | 3.98 | 61.3 |
| Female | 16,231 | 3.78 | 58.4 |
| Non Family | 32,947 | 1.36 | 60.7 |
3.65
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17,380 | 5.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15,002 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 59,534 | 19.90% |
| Some College | 58,023 | 19.39% |
| Associates Degree | 23,840 | 7.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74,526 | 24.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 50,889 | 17.01% |
Prince William County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 259 | 259 | 138 |
| White | 135,918 | 130,735 | 67,430 |
| Asian | 30,172 | 26,336 | 14,462 |
| 2+ Races | 14,766 | 13,474 | 6,496 |
| Black | 62,720 | 59,175 | 26,541 |
| Native American | 1,228 | 974 | 287 |
| Hispanic | 62,869 | 43,275 | 13,628 |
| Other Race | 19,724 | 11,895 | 2,862 |
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 islander people with a rate of 53.28%.
$55,004
Average Earnings
$65,675
Average Male
$44,609
Average Female
Prince William County, Virginia Language by Age
Prince William County, Virginia Language
65.73% of Prince William County, Virginia residents speak only English, while 34.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.32% of the population.
Prince William County, Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 109,752 | 12,519 | 11.41% |
| Black | 96,503 | 5,683 | 5.89% |
| Multiple | 31,602 | 1,780 | 5.63% |
| Asian | 43,860 | 2,443 | 5.57% |
| White | 192,406 | 5,878 | 3.05% |
| Native | 1,673 | 49 | 2.93% |
| Other | 5,428 | NaN% |
6.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.38%
Male Poverty Rate
6.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Prince William County, Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prince William County, Virginia is Hispanic, with 11.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prince William County, Virginia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.59%.
Prince William County, Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Prince William County, Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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 35-44.
Prince William County, Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,512 | 13.65% |
| Black | 11,789 | 16.73% |
| Native American | 143 | 10.47% |
| Asian | 1,269 | 3.78% |
| Islander | 99 | 34.49% |
| Other Race | 1,081 | 4.57% |
| 2+ Races | 2,238 | 12.16% |
| Hispanic | 4,398 | 5.93% |
Prince William County, Virginia Veterans by Education
2.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
35.61%
Born in Prince William County, Virginia
74.67%
Native Born
25.33%
Foreign Born
11.53%
Non Citizen
13.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
74.67% of Prince William County, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 35.61% having been born in Virginia. 11.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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