Spotsylvania County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Spotsylvania County is located in Virginia with a total population of 143,876. It is the 14th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County is $109,576. This is 20% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $375,000. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Spotsylvania County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.4%. The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 90.7%.