Prince William County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Prince William County, Virginia has a population of 488,880, the 2nd most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $131,402 and the median home value is $530,100. The poverty rate is 6.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Prince William County Quick Facts
How Prince William 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 | 484,625 | 488,880 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $128,873 | $131,402 | +2.0% |
| Median home value | $500,600 | $530,100 | +5.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Prince William County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale City | 71,016 | $111,994 | 7.0% | $425,500 |
| Lake Ridge | 46,049 | $127,154 | 5.8% | $471,200 |
| Woodbridge | 43,945 | $104,741 | 9.0% | $422,400 |
| Linton Hall | 41,876 | $178,915 | 2.2% | $617,000 |
| Cherry Hill | 26,044 | $122,447 | 8.6% | $492,500 |
| Montclair | 22,387 | $155,774 | 3.8% | $577,800 |
| Leesylvania | 21,632 | $132,524 | 4.4% | $531,500 |
| Buckhall | 21,602 | $180,021 | 6.0% | $635,500 |
| Sudley | 19,162 | $94,309 | 10.2% | $424,800 |
| Gainesville | 18,196 | $174,410 | 4.0% | $712,600 |
| Bull Run (Prince William County) | 16,859 | $89,679 | 13.7% | $413,500 |
| Independent Hill | 10,853 | $204,886 | 1.5% | $674,300 |
| Triangle | 10,450 | $109,693 | 7.6% | $505,300 |
| Yorkshire | 9,782 | $112,829 | 17.8% | $451,000 |
| Quantico Base | 5,840 | $72,821 | 7.0% | N/A |
| Dumfries | 5,816 | $82,355 | 5.0% | $331,800 |
| Potomac Mills | 5,741 | $104,545 | 15.3% | $582,700 |
| Loch Lomond | 4,606 | $113,790 | 4.2% | $442,300 |
| County Center | 3,789 | $152,356 | 5.1% | $588,900 |
| Bull Run Mountain Estates | 1,827 | $250,000+ | 1.1% | $623,800 |
| Haymarket | 1,580 | $173,750 | 3.2% | $580,800 |
| Nokesville | 1,226 | $96,932 | 3.8% | $592,900 |
| Innovation | 1,034 | $31,943 | 11.9% | N/A |
| Quantico | 578 | $64,500 | 8.6% | $321,700 |
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Population Overview
Prince William County is located in Virginia with a total population of 488,880. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Prince William County is 36.3 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Prince William County is $131,402. This is 41% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 63% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $530,100. Housing costs are 38% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Prince William County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (26.1% vs 11.0%).
Education
44.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% higher 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 90.1%. Notably, 18.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Prince William 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 Prince William County, Virginia?
Prince William County has a population of 488,880, making it the 2nd most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Prince William County?
The median household income in Prince William County is $131,402 with a poverty rate of 6.2%.
How many cities are in Prince William County, Virginia?
Prince William County contains 24 Census-designated places.