Spotsylvania County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Spotsylvania County, Virginia has a population of 146,603, the 14th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $112,738 and the median home value is $404,900. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Spotsylvania County Quick Facts
How Spotsylvania 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 | 143,876 | 146,603 | +1.9% |
| Median household income | $109,576 | $112,738 | +2.9% |
| Median home value | $375,000 | $404,900 | +8.0% |
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
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Spotsylvania County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania Courthouse | 7,180 | $95,331 | 12.6% | $395,700 |
| Lake Wilderness | 3,139 | $120,700 | 1.5% | $353,100 |
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Population Overview
Spotsylvania County is located in Virginia with a total population of 146,603. It is the 14th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Spotsylvania County is 38.6 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Spotsylvania County is $112,738. This is 21% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 40% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $404,900. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Spotsylvania County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.7%. The Asian population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.
Education
34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 90.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County, Virginia?
Spotsylvania County has a population of 146,603, making it the 14th most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Spotsylvania County?
The median household income in Spotsylvania County is $112,738 with a poverty rate of 7.1%.
How many cities are in Spotsylvania County, Virginia?
Spotsylvania County contains 2 Census-designated places.