County · Virginia
Prince Edward County, Virginia
Prince Edward County, Virginia. Prince Edward County had 22,391 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, in line with Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 51147.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,391
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,849 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,996
Median household income
$56,315
±$4,908 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$216,600
±$12,392 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$931
±$77 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Prince Edward County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,849 residents in Prince Edward County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,391 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, in line with Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,996 over 350 square miles of land.
| Measure | Prince Edward County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,996 | 8,705,170 | −909 |
| Households | 7,641±381 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.10 | 2.52 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 9,209±126 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
Prince Edward County's population since 2000
From 19,720 in 2000 to 22,391 in 2025: up 13.5%. 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 Prince Edward County?
Prince Edward County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Farmville with 7,593 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Farmville | 7,473 | $40,966 |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-SydneyGEOID 5134304 | 1,191 | $154,565 |
| Pamplin CityGEOID 5160488 | 138 | $68,750 |
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 Prince Edward County?
The median resident of Prince Edward County is 32.6 years old; 15.2% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.5%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Prince Edward County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6±0.7 | 39.0 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 15.2%±0.7 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1%±0.8 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.0%±0.3 pts | 58.4% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.5%±1.7 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±1.4 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±1.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±2.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±1.9 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6%±2.0 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.3%±3.0 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.4%±2.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.1 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 Prince Edward County earn?
Half of Prince Edward County's 7,641 households earn less than $56,315 a year (±$4,908), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $58,091 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Prince Edward County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,315±$4,908 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,519±$6,587 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,082±$2,007 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.9%±3.1 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.6%±7.5 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.2%±3.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.0%±3.2 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 Prince Edward County?
Owners occupy 58.0% of Prince Edward County's occupied homes and renters 42.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $216,600 by its owner (±$12,392). The median renter pays $931 a month including utilities, and 43.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Prince Edward County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $216,600±$12,392 | $383,700 | +$20,058 |
| Median gross rent | $931±$77 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.9%±8.9 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,249±$85 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.0%±3.8 pts | 67.3% | −6.4 pts |
| Housing units | 9,209±126 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.3%±4.2 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.8%±2.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.1%±3.5 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 Prince Edward County building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units across Prince Edward County in 2025 (27 single-family), 1.2 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 Prince Edward County get to work?
73.3% of Prince Edward County's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes.
| Measure | Prince Edward County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.2%±2.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.3%±3.8 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±3.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 5.6%±2.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3%±2.6 pts | 18.3% | +3.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min±2.7 | 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 Prince Edward County's census tracts?
Prince Edward County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,178 (Tract 9301.01) to $62,225 (Tract 9301.02).
| Tract 9301.0151147930101 | 3,220±400 | $41,178 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9301.0251147930102 | 3,531±458 | $62,225 |
| Tract 9302.0251147930202 | 3,548±461 | $49,933 |
| Tract 9302.0451147930204 | 5,114±321 | $40,795 |
| Tract 9303.0151147930301 | 3,006±466 | $56,458 |
| Tract 9303.0251147930302 | 3,577±328 | $58,542 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Prince Edward County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 77th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 54th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 90th of 133 |
| Median household income | 103rd of 133 |
| Median home value | 86th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 88th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd of 133 |
| Median age | 126th 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
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