County · Virginia
King and Queen County, Virginia
King and Queen County, Virginia. King and Queen County had 6,743 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 51097.
King and Queen County is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,743
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,608 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,695
Median household income
$70,469
±$14,473 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$231,600
±$19,687 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,004
±$101 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in King and Queen County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,608 residents in King and Queen County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,743 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,695 over 315 square miles of land.
| Measure | King and Queen County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,695 | 8,705,170 | −347 |
| Households | 3,003±171 | 3,365,732 | +296 |
| Average household size | 2.23±0.13 | 2.52 | −0.37 |
| Housing units | 3,511±17 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
King and Queen County's population since 2000
From 6,630 in 2000 to 6,743 in 2025: up 1.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in King and Queen County?
King and Queen County holds 1 place: 1 census-designated place. The largest is King and Queen Court House with 43 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| King and Queen Court HouseGEOID 5142536 | 82 | not published |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in King and Queen County?
The median resident of King and Queen County is 49.3 years old; 17.4% are under 18 and 23.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.9%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | King and Queen County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3±2.1 | 39.0 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 17.4%±0.8 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.8%±0.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% | 11.0% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.2%±0.6 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.9%±2.0 pts | 18.3% | −4.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.1%±2.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±2.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±3.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±2.4 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±2.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6%±4.9 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.6 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in King and Queen County earn?
Half of King and Queen County's 3,003 households earn less than $70,469 a year (±$14,473), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $78,742 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | King and Queen County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,469±$14,473 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,230±$7,744 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,430±$3,153 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9%±4.7 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.0%±12.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.5%±4.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.5%±5.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in King and Queen County?
Owners occupy 75.7% of King and Queen County's occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $231,600 by its owner (±$19,687). The median renter pays $1,004 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | King and Queen County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,600±$19,687 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,004±$101 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7%±13.6 pts | 39.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,421±$133 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7%±5.5 pts | 67.3% | −7.8 pts |
| Housing units | 3,511±17 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±6.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.5%±5.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.9%±4.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.7%±3.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is King and Queen County building?
Builders took permits for 36 new housing units across King and Queen County in 2025 (36 single-family), 5.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in King and Queen County get to work?
78.8% of King and Queen County's workers drive alone and 12.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | King and Queen County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1%±2.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±2.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±4.9 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±3.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.8%±4.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.0 min±3.9 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are King and Queen County's census tracts?
King and Queen County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,022 (Tract 9505) to $75,652 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950451097950400 | 4,009±266 | $75,652 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950551097950500 | 2,686±266 | $57,022 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does King and Queen County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 123rd of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 59th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 129th of 133 |
| Median household income | 61st of 133 |
| Median home value | 81st of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 77th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 101st of 133 |
| Median age | 16th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for King and Queen County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.