King George County, Virginia Demographics 2026
King George County, Virginia has a population of 27,896, the 66th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $116,884 and the median home value is $428,300. The poverty rate is 7.5%.
King George County Quick Facts
How King George County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,468 | 27,896 | +1.6% |
| Median household income | $110,517 | $116,884 | +5.8% |
| Median home value | $395,900 | $428,300 | +8.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 68.8%
- Black: 14.9%
- Hispanic: 6.9%
- Asian: 1.3%
- Other: 1.6%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 7.9%
- HS Diploma: 28.3%
- Some College: 20.9%
- Associate's: 8.3%
- Bachelor's: 20.5%
- Graduate+: 14.2%
Cities & Places in King George County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George | 4,851 | $98,622 | 8.8% | $380,500 |
| Dahlgren | 3,350 | $110,057 | 8.1% | $423,300 |
| Passapatanzy | 1,259 | $125,608 | 25.7% | $356,900 |
| Dahlgren Center | 765 | $96,000 | 1.1% | N/A |
| Fairview Beach | 180 | N/A | 1.7% | $460,800 |
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Population Overview
King George County is located in Virginia with a total population of 27,896. It is the 66th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in King George County is 38.3 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in King George County is $116,884. This is 25% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 45% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $428,300. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in King George County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.9%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.
Education
34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for King George County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of King George County, Virginia?
King George County has a population of 27,896, making it the 66th most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in King George County?
The median household income in King George County is $116,884 with a poverty rate of 7.5%.
How many cities are in King George County, Virginia?
King George County contains 5 Census-designated places.