Prince Edward County's estimated 2026 population is 22,832 with a growth rate of 1.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Prince Edward County is the 76th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 23,364 and has seen a growth of -2.28% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Prince Edward County includes 62.74% White, 30.62% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (62.74%)
Black or African American (30.62%)
Two or more races (4.17%)
Asian (1.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.94%)
Native American (0.28%)
Other race (0.14%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,761 | 62.74% |
| Black or African American | 6,716 | 30.62% |
| Two or more races | 915 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 242 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 206 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.28% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Prince Edward County's average per capita income is $44,781. Household income levels show a median of $55,082. The poverty rate stands at 21.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,722 | - |
| Families | $76,335 | $95,294 |
| Households | $55,082 | $75,079 |
| Non Families | $33,469 | $43,442 |
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