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King George County, Virginia
King George County, Virginia. King George County had 29,646 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.0% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 5 places (5 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 51099.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,646
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,723 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,896
Median household income
$116,884
±$7,078 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$428,300
±$13,228 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,428
±$102 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in King George County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 26,723 residents in King George County. The Census Bureau estimates 29,646 for July 1, 2025, up 11.0% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,896 over 180 square miles of land.
| Measure | King George County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,896 | 8,705,170 | +1,667 |
| Households | 10,133±189 | 3,365,732 | +931 |
| Average household size | 2.73±0.05 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,679±44 | 3,684,756 | +601 |
King George County's population since 2000
From 16,803 in 2000 to 29,646 in 2025: up 76.4%. 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 George County?
King George County holds 5 places: 5 census-designated places. The largest is King George with 4,851 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| King George | 4,970 | $98,622 |
|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren | 2,946 | $110,057 |
| PassapatanzyGEOID 5160888 | 1,244 | $125,608 |
| Dahlgren CenterGEOID 5121016 | 724 | $96,000 |
| Fairview BeachGEOID 5127040 | 376 | 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 George County?
The median resident of King George County is 38.3 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.9%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | King George County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3±0.5 | 39.0 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% | 11.0% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.8%±1.1 pts | 58.4% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.9%±0.8 pts | 18.3% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4%±1.0 pts | 13.1% | +1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7%±1.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.5%±1.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.3%±1.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3%±1.0 pts | 6.9% | −2.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±1.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.7%±3.2 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.2%±1.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.9 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 George County earn?
Half of King George County's 10,133 households earn less than $116,884 a year (±$7,078), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $116,022 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | King George County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,884±$7,078 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $133,643±$6,722 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,659±$2,351 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5%±2.2 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5%±4.3 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8%±1.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0%±2.3 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 George County?
Owners occupy 76.2% of King George County's occupied homes and renters 23.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $428,300 by its owner (±$13,228). The median renter pays $1,428 a month including utilities, and 42.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | King George County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $428,300±$13,228 | $383,700 | +$49,369 |
| Median gross rent | $1,428±$102 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.0%±9.0 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,216±$67 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.2%±3.3 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,679±44 | 3,684,756 | +601 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±4.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.8%±2.2 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0%±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4%±1.2 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 George County building?
Builders took permits for 93 new housing units across King George County in 2025 (93 single-family), 3.1 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 George County get to work?
73.6% of King George County's workers drive alone and 15.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | King George County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1%±1.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.6%±2.8 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±1.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.1%±2.0 pts | 18.3% | +11.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.2 min±1.8 | 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 George County's census tracts?
King George County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $106,154 (Tract 404) to $145,238 (Tract 403.02).
| Tract 40151099040100 | 5,956±487 | $116,194 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 40251099040200 | 4,225±399 | $118,000 |
| Tract 403.0151099040301 | 4,915±525 | $113,324 |
| Tract 403.0251099040302 | 2,908±307 | $145,238 |
| Tract 40451099040400 | 5,950±443 | $106,154 |
| Tract 40551099040500 | 3,942±649 | $130,558 |
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 George County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 66th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 57th of 133 |
| Median household income | 14th of 133 |
| Median home value | 19th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 106th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th of 133 |
| Median age | 98th 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
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