County · Virginia
Prince William County, Virginia
Prince William County, Virginia. Prince William County had 502,966 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 25 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 21 census-designated) and 93 census tracts. GEOID 51153.
Prince William County is one of the 23 counties of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
502,966
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 482,204 · ACS 2020-2024: 488,880
Median household income
$131,402
±$2,625 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$530,100
±$6,833 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$2,067
±$34 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Prince William County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 482,204 residents in Prince William County. The Census Bureau estimates 502,966 for July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 488,880 over 335 square miles of land.
| Measure | Prince William County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 488,880 | 8,705,170 | +27,457 |
| Households | 156,798±649 | 3,365,732 | +14,798 |
| Average household size | 3.09±0.01 | 2.52 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 161,852±127 | 3,684,756 | +12,978 |
Prince William County's population since 2000
From 280,813 in 2000 to 502,966 in 2025: up 79.1%. 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 William County?
Prince William County holds 25 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 21 census-designated places. The largest is Dale City with 71,016 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Dale City | 72,088 | $111,994 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ridge | 46,162 | $127,154 |
| Woodbridge | 44,668 | $104,741 |
| Linton Hall | 41,754 | $178,915 |
| Cherry Hill | 23,683 | $122,447 |
| Montclair | 22,279 | $155,774 |
| Leesylvania | 21,193 | $132,524 |
| Buckhall | 20,420 | $180,021 |
| Sudley | 19,008 | $94,309 |
| Gainesville | 18,112 | $174,410 |
| Bull Run (Prince William County) | 16,794 | $89,679 |
| Yorkshire | 10,992 | $112,829 |
| Independent Hill | 10,165 | $204,886 |
| Triangle | 9,589 | $109,693 |
| Potomac Mills | 6,332 | $104,545 |
| Dumfries | 5,679 | $82,355 |
| Quantico BaseGEOID 5165128 | 5,221 | $72,821 |
| Loch Lomond | 4,050 | $113,790 |
| County Center | 3,787 | $152,356 |
| Nokesville | 1,619 | $96,932 |
| Haymarket | 1,545 | $173,750 |
| Bull Run Mountain EstatesGEOID 5111245 | 1,220 | $250,000 or more |
| Occoquan | 1,035 | $134,323 |
| InnovationGEOID 5139916 | 926 | $31,943 |
| Quantico | 578 | $64,500 |
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 William County?
The median resident of Prince William County is 36.3 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 11.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 37.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.1%. 26.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Prince William County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3±0.1 | 39.0 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.4%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.3%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.1% | 11.0% | +2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.9%±0.2 pts | 58.4% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.6%±0.3 pts | 18.3% | −0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.9%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | +1.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 26.3%±0.7 pts | 13.1% | +1.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.5%±0.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.4%±0.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9%±0.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0%±0.6 pts | 6.9% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1%±0.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.9%±0.8 pts | 42.2% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.1%±0.6 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.2 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 William County earn?
Half of Prince William County's 156,798 households earn less than $131,402 a year (±$2,625), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $131,847 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Prince William County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $131,402±$2,625 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $157,635±$2,216 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,802±$661 | $50,666 | +$1,427 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2%±0.5 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.8%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4%±0.4 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 William County?
Owners occupy 74.3% of Prince William County's occupied homes and renters 25.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $530,100 by its owner (±$6,833). The median renter pays $2,067 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Prince William County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $530,100±$6,833 | $383,700 | +$59,483 |
| Median gross rent | $2,067±$34 | $1,579 | −$41 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±2.2 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,714±$27 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.3%±0.9 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 161,852±127 | 3,684,756 | +12,978 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.7%±1.0 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2%±0.2 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 Prince William County building?
Builders took permits for 1,340 new housing units across Prince William County in 2025 (726 single-family), 2.7 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 William County get to work?
65.7% of Prince William County's workers drive alone and 19.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Prince William County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.7%±0.6 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.7%±1.0 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±0.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.1%±0.8 pts | 18.3% | +14.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.4 min±0.4 | 27.3 min | −3.6 min |
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 William County's census tracts?
Prince William County is divided into 93 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $63,129 (Tract 9005.04) to $224,788 (Tract 9015.05).
All 93 census tracts of Prince William County, with their figures
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 William County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 38th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 133 |
| Median household income | 7th of 133 |
| Median home value | 9th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 119th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 133 |
| Median age | 114th 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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