King George County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

King George County is located in Virginia with a total population of 27,468. It is the 66th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in King George County is 38.3 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in King George County is $110,517. This is 21% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $395,900. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in King George County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.4%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.