Prince Edward County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Prince Edward County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51147
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 147
Geography
- Land Area
- 349.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 353.84 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.224881
- Longitude
- -78.432957
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,630
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,283
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,733 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 899 | 4.2% |
| White | 13,163 | 60.9% |
| Black | 6,444 | 29.8% |
| Asian | 223 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 248 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,564 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 717 | 3.9% |
| White | 11,454 | 62.6% |
| Black | 5,483 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 297 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 131 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 180 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,996
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,791
- Poverty Rate
- 16.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,615
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,675 | 62.2% |
| Black | 6,549 | 29.8% |
| Asian | 242 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,716
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,806 | 53.5% |
| Republican | 3,133 | 24.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,777 | 21.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,876 | 46.2% |
| Female | 6,839 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,295 | 41.6% |
| Hispanic | 288 | 2.3% |
| Black | 6,382 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,180
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,815 | 53.2% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 37.8% |
| Black | 2,939 | 46.1% |
| Asian | 31 | 29.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,813 | 47.9% |
| Female | 3,366 | 49.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,371 (26.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,506 (28.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,209
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $226,186
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,005
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 7.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.