Prince William County, VA

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Prince William County Overview

481,114
TOTAL POPULATION
242,456
MALE POPULATION
238,658
FEMALE POPULATION
101.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.43
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,958
PER CAPITA INCOME
$135,196
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$123,193
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,376
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
266,209
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Prince William County Area Codes

Race in Prince William County

The most populous races in Prince William County are White / Caucasian (241,644 | 50.2%), Hispanic or Latino (120,125 | 25.0%), and Black / African American (99,551 | 20.7%).
Race in Prince William County
Race# Population% Population
Asian46,6089.7%
Black / African American99,55120.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific4760.1%
Hispanic or Latino120,12525.0%
Native / Alaskan2,6660.5%
White / Caucasian241,64450.2%
Two or more Races52,51610.9%
Some other Race37,6537.8%
Total481,114100.0%

Ancestry in Prince William County

The most populous ancestries reported in Prince William County are Central American (61,617 | 12.8%), Salvadoran (41,546 | 8.6%), German (41,448 | 8.6%), Irish (36,869 | 7.7%), and English (33,349 | 6.9%), together accounting for 44.7% of all Prince William County residents.
Ancestry in Prince William County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3,8430.8%
African5,5451.1%
Alaska Native340.0%
Albanian570.0%
Alsatian230.0%
American18,7733.9%
Arab7,6111.6%
Argentinean1,2750.3%
Armenian2630.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac240.0%
Australian470.0%
Austrian6030.1%
Bangladeshi110.0%
Barbadian550.0%
Belgian1650.0%
Belizean490.0%
Bermudan120.0%
Bhutanese1,9560.4%
Blackfeet2120.0%
Bolivian6,3821.3%
Brazilian5140.1%
British2,8780.6%
British West Indian2830.1%
Bulgarian1530.0%
Burmese6,5811.4%
Cajun1060.0%
Cambodian320.0%
Canadian4740.1%
Cape Verdean250.0%
Celtic450.0%
Central American61,61712.8%
Central American Indian1,2370.3%
Cherokee1,0120.2%
Cheyenne50.0%
Chickasaw500.0%
Chilean7510.2%
Chippewa1200.0%
Choctaw1470.0%
Colombian2,3870.5%
Comanche150.0%
Costa Rican2820.1%
Creek870.0%
Croatian5110.1%
Crow200.0%
Cuban9450.2%
Czech1,1220.2%
Czechoslovakian3560.1%
Danish7640.2%
Dominican1,7290.4%
Dutch2,2680.5%
Eastern European1,1540.2%
Ecuadorian1,0290.2%
Egyptian7200.2%
English33,3496.9%
Estonian570.0%
Ethiopian6,4481.3%
European8,3451.7%
Filipino610.0%
Finnish4300.1%
French6,7221.4%
French American Indian340.0%
French Canadian1,1560.2%
German41,4488.6%
German Russian560.0%
Ghanaian7,8601.6%
Greek1,4120.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro5220.1%
Guatemalan9,7522.0%
Guyanese410.0%
Haitian3960.1%
Honduran6,9261.4%
Hungarian1,1420.2%
Icelander320.0%
Indian (Asian)3,9340.8%
Indonesian470.0%
Inupiat370.0%
Iranian1,0400.2%
Iraqi1,1730.2%
Irish36,8697.7%
Iroquois400.0%
Israeli670.0%
Italian17,8053.7%
Jamaican1,6840.4%
Japanese1,1310.2%
Jordanian9320.2%
Kenyan3850.1%
Kiowa100.0%
Korean9,6602.0%
Laotian7280.2%
Latvian890.0%
Lebanese1,1520.2%
Liberian6690.1%
Lithuanian7660.2%
Lumbee1990.0%
Luxembourger190.0%
Macedonian2400.1%
Malaysian5280.1%
Maltese640.0%
Mexican16,8113.5%
Mexican American Indian5970.1%
Mongolian720.0%
Moroccan1,0520.2%
Native Hawaiian5070.1%
Navajo690.0%
New Zealander210.0%
Nicaraguan1,8900.4%
Nigerian1,3450.3%
Northern European1,1620.2%
Norwegian2,5180.5%
Osage400.0%
Ottawa90.0%
Pakistani1,2190.3%
Palestinian2230.1%
Panamanian1,0770.2%
Paraguayan1850.0%
Pennsylvania German1000.0%
Peruvian7,6721.6%
Polish9,4842.0%
Portuguese1,4770.3%
Potawatomi340.0%
Pueblo1820.0%
Puerto Rican9,4942.0%
Romanian8480.2%
Russian2,4890.5%
Salvadoran41,5468.6%
Samoan2210.1%
Scandinavian1,1740.2%
Scotch-Irish3,4260.7%
Scottish6,0431.3%
Seminole1050.0%
Serbian1560.0%
Sierra Leonean1,0620.2%
Sioux1100.0%
Slavic3510.1%
Slovak8730.2%
Slovene2210.1%
Somali2130.0%
South African130.0%
South American21,0744.4%
South American Indian3830.1%
Spaniard1,4500.3%
Spanish8340.2%
Spanish American Indian980.0%
Sri Lankan5,9031.2%
Subsaharan African25,8675.4%
Sudanese5420.1%
Swedish2,3180.5%
Swiss6980.2%
Syrian1700.0%
Thai7,6301.6%
Tongan80.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian7970.2%
Turkish7400.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander2230.1%
Ugandan5660.1%
Ukrainian1,0330.2%
Uruguayan1840.0%
Venezuelan1,1060.2%
Vietnamese2,6990.6%
Welsh3,0530.6%
West Indian1,0170.2%
Yaqui1630.0%
Yugoslavian1680.0%
Zimbabwean210.0%
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Immigrants in Prince William County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Prince William County came from Latin America (59,037 | 12.3%), Central America (42,420 | 8.8%), Asia (36,952 | 7.7%), El Salvador (25,649 | 5.3%), and Africa (21,853 | 4.5%), together accounting for 38.6% of all Prince William County residents.
Immigrants in Prince William County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3,9370.8%
Africa21,8534.5%
Albania490.0%
Argentina9920.2%
Armenia160.0%
Asia36,9527.7%
Australia700.0%
Austria500.0%
Bahamas90.0%
Bangladesh2,1270.4%
Barbados200.0%
Belarus280.0%
Belgium420.0%
Belize540.0%
Bolivia3,8930.8%
Bosnia and Herzegovina700.0%
Brazil4510.1%
Bulgaria1890.0%
Cambodia5710.1%
Cameroon5000.1%
Canada4250.1%
Caribbean3,2360.7%
Central America42,4208.8%
Chile4700.1%
China1,5120.3%
Colombia1,3130.3%
Congo820.0%
Costa Rica1040.0%
Croatia450.0%
Cuba1640.0%
Czechoslovakia1040.0%
Denmark80.0%
Dominican Republic6730.1%
Eastern Africa7,2491.5%
Eastern Asia6,2611.3%
Eastern Europe2,4030.5%
Ecuador6090.1%
Egypt6850.1%
El Salvador25,6495.3%
England5210.1%
Eritrea4570.1%
Ethiopia4,9481.0%
Europe5,7721.2%
France1030.0%
Germany9080.2%
Ghana7,7551.6%
Greece1990.0%
Grenada300.0%
Guatemala5,7321.2%
Guyana1280.0%
Haiti1650.0%
Honduras4,2540.9%
Hong Kong1010.0%
Hungary900.0%
India3,7200.8%
Indonesia2220.1%
Iran5430.1%
Iraq1,4150.3%
Ireland870.0%
Israel730.0%
Italy3640.1%
Jamaica1,1950.3%
Japan4830.1%
Jordan3890.1%
Kazakhstan230.0%
Kenya3450.1%
Korea4,2490.9%
Kuwait1080.0%
Laos2880.1%
Latin America59,03712.3%
Lebanon6370.1%
Liberia6440.1%
Lithuania170.0%
Malaysia670.0%
Mexico5,3051.1%
Middle Africa7060.2%
Moldova270.0%
Morocco9390.2%
Nepal1,3790.3%
Netherlands280.0%
Nicaragua8630.2%
Nigeria1,1550.2%
North Macedonia980.0%
Northern Africa2,5250.5%
Northern Europe1,1560.2%
Norway280.0%
Oceania910.0%
Pakistan4,9551.0%
Panama4460.1%
Peru4,2970.9%
Philippines4,6781.0%
Poland1670.0%
Portugal2170.1%
Romania3510.1%
Russia7030.2%
Saudi Arabia1160.0%
Scotland290.0%
Senegal610.0%
Serbia50.0%
Sierra Leone1,4400.3%
Singapore410.0%
Somalia2420.1%
South Africa250.0%
South America13,3812.8%
South Central Asia17,0103.5%
South Eastern Asia9,8982.1%
Southern Europe1,0440.2%
Spain2470.1%
Sri Lanka830.0%
Sudan4890.1%
Sweden940.0%
Switzerland360.0%
Syria860.0%
Taiwan1140.0%
Thailand5840.1%
Trinidad and Tobago7950.2%
Turkey4870.1%
Uganda3120.1%
Ukraine3790.1%
Uruguay680.0%
Uzbekistan1420.0%
Venezuela9750.2%
Vietnam3,4030.7%
West Indies750.0%
Western Africa11,2622.3%
Western Asia3,7800.8%
Western Europe1,1670.2%
Yemen460.0%
Zaire800.0%
Zimbabwe640.0%
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Sex and Age in Prince William County

Sex and Age in Prince William County

The most populous age groups in Prince William County are 10 to 14 Years (19,573 | 8.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (18,324 | 7.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Prince William County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16,985 (7.0%)16,062 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years18,118 (7.5%)16,771 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years19,573 (8.1%)18,324 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years18,031 (7.4%)16,763 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years16,638 (6.9%)14,950 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years15,148 (6.2%)15,095 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years15,998 (6.6%)16,139 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years18,557 (7.6%)18,193 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years17,987 (7.4%)17,825 (7.5%)
45 to 49 Years17,596 (7.3%)17,131 (7.2%)
50 to 54 Years16,999 (7.0%)16,368 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years15,671 (6.5%)14,959 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years12,392 (5.1%)12,407 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years8,031 (3.3%)8,994 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years6,919 (2.9%)7,897 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years3,907 (1.6%)4,930 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years2,417 (1.0%)3,403 (1.4%)
85 Years and over1,489 (0.6%)2,447 (1.0%)
Total242,456 (100.0%)238,658 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Prince William County

Median Family Size in Prince William County

The median family size in Prince William County is 3.58 persons per family, with married-couple families (90,737 | 77.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.61 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8,782 | 7.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.32 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Prince William County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple90,737 (77.7%)3.61
Single Male/Father8,782 (7.5%)3.32
Single Female/Mother17,188 (14.7%)3.54
Total Families116,707 (100.0%)3.58

Median Household Size in Prince William County

The median household size in Prince William County is 3.13 persons per household, with single female/mother households (17,188 | 11.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.81 persons per household. non-family households (35,909 | 23.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Prince William County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple90,737 (59.5%)3.66
Single Male/Father8,782 (5.8%)3.77
Single Female/Mother17,188 (11.3%)3.81
Non-family35,909 (23.5%)1.31
Total Households152,616 (100.0%)3.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Prince William County

Out of a total of 152,616 households in Prince William County, 116,707 (76.5%) are family households, while 35,909 (23.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 36,649, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 29,013.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Prince William County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-29,013 (19.0%)
2-Person Households36,649 (24.0%)5,323 (3.5%)
3-Person Households25,441 (16.7%)670 (0.4%)
4-Person Households28,633 (18.8%)545 (0.4%)
5-Person Households15,568 (10.2%)190 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,245 (4.1%)148 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households4,171 (2.7%)20 (0.0%)
Total116,707 (76.5%)35,909 (23.5%)

Female Fertility in Prince William County

Fertility by Age in Prince William County

Average fertility rate in Prince William County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 59.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Prince William County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years228 (3.3%)14.0
20 to 34 years4,181 (59.6%)91.0
35 to 50 years2,612 (37.2%)46.0
Total7,021 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Prince William County

70.7% of women with births (7,021) in Prince William County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 20.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Prince William County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)228 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,881 (68.9%)1,300 (31.1%)
35 to 50 years2,087 (79.9%)525 (20.1%)
Total4,964 (70.7%)2,057 (29.3%)

Fertility by Education in Prince William County

Average fertility rate in Prince William County is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 70.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Prince William County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School755 (10.7%)36.0
High School Diploma1,488 (21.2%)70.0
College or Associate's Degree2,177 (31.0%)67.0
Bachelor's Degree1,746 (24.9%)62.0
Graduate Degree855 (12.2%)51.0
Total7,021 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Prince William County

29.3% of women with births in Prince William County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 53.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Prince William County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School348 (46.1%)407 (53.9%)
High School Diploma853 (57.3%)635 (42.7%)
College or Associate's Degree1,443 (66.3%)734 (33.7%)
Bachelor's Degree1,495 (85.6%)251 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree827 (96.7%)28 (3.3%)
Total4,964 (70.7%)2,057 (29.3%)

Income in Prince William County

Income Overview in Prince William County

Per Capita Income in Prince William County is $48,958, while median incomes of families and households are $135,196 and $123,193 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income481,114$48,958
Median Family Income116,707$135,196
Mean Family Income116,707$161,697
Median Household Income152,616$123,193
Mean Household Income152,616$149,608
Income Deficit116,707$12,376
Wage / Income Gap (%)481,11431.92%
Wage / Income Gap ($)481,11468.08¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index481,1140.39

Earnings by Sex in Prince William County

Average Earnings in Prince William County are $54,467, $63,765 for men and $43,409 for women, a difference of 31.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Prince William County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male147,528 (54.2%)$63,765
Female124,840 (45.8%)$43,409
Total272,368 (100.0%)$54,467

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Prince William County

The most common earnings brackets in Prince William County are $100,000+ for men (46,456 | 31.5%) and $100,000+ for women (21,171 | 17.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Prince William County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,175 (3.5%)6,799 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,604 (2.4%)4,440 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,271 (2.2%)4,693 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,034 (1.4%)3,689 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,123 (2.1%)4,114 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,153 (1.5%)4,013 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,481 (1.7%)3,338 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,914 (1.3%)2,029 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,306 (2.2%)3,317 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,903 (2.0%)4,192 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,874 (4.7%)6,412 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,033 (4.1%)6,241 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,465 (3.7%)5,113 (4.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,540 (3.8%)5,391 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,468 (3.7%)5,204 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,133 (3.5%)3,710 (3.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99910,307 (7.0%)8,843 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9998,285 (5.6%)7,583 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,003 (12.2%)14,548 (11.7%)
$100,000+46,456 (31.5%)21,171 (17.0%)
Total147,528 (100.0%)124,840 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Prince William County

Average earnings in Prince William County are $75,302 for men and $52,266 for women, a difference of 30.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $131,282, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,442. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,499, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,297.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Prince William County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,442$24,297
High School Diploma$49,465$31,940
College or Associate's Degree$67,245$45,379
Bachelor's Degree$100,801$65,305
Graduate Degree$131,282$85,499
Total$75,302$52,266

Family Income in Prince William County

Family Income Brackets in Prince William County

According to the Prince William County family income data, there are 32,211 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 817 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Prince William County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,6341.4%
$10,000 to $14,9998170.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992,5682.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993,6183.1%
$35,000 to $49,9995,6024.8%
$50,000 to $74,99911,78710.1%
$75,000 to $99,99913,65511.7%
$100,000 to $149,99925,79222.1%
$150,000 to $199,99919,14016.4%
$200,000+32,21127.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Prince William County

7+ person families (3,380 | 2.9%) account for the highest median family income in Prince William County with $157,118 per family, while 2-person families (39,541 | 33.9%) have the highest median income of $61,782 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Prince William County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families39,541 (33.9%)$123,563
3-Person Families25,712 (22.0%)$135,863
4-Person Families28,104 (24.1%)$146,823
5-Person Families14,173 (12.1%)$136,904
6-Person Families5,797 (5.0%)$142,015
7+ Person Families3,380 (2.9%)$157,118
Total116,707 (100.0%)$135,196

Family Income by Number of Earners in Prince William County

The median family income in Prince William County is $135,196, with families comprising 3+ earners (21,699) having the highest median family income of $180,330, while families with no earners (8,925) have the lowest median family income of $89,733, accounting for 18.6% and 7.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Prince William County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,925 (7.6%)$89,733
1 Earner32,145 (27.5%)$95,191
2 Earners53,938 (46.2%)$150,342
3+ Earners21,699 (18.6%)$180,330
Total116,707 (100.0%)$135,196

Household Income in Prince William County

Household Income Brackets in Prince William County

With 36,475 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Prince William County, accounting for 23.9% of all households. In contrast, only 1,679 households (1.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Prince William County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,2052.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6791.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993,9682.6%
$25,000 to $34,9995,1893.4%
$35,000 to $49,9999,0045.9%
$50,000 to $74,99917,09311.2%
$75,000 to $99,99919,38212.7%
$100,000 to $149,99933,42321.9%
$150,000 to $199,99923,19815.2%
$200,000+36,47523.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Prince William County

The median household income in Prince William County is $123,193, with the highest median household income of $145,676 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 65,981 households (43.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $57,694, with 3,405 households (2.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Prince William County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,405 (2.2%)$57,694
25 to 44 Years56,301 (36.9%)$117,462
45 to 64 Years65,981 (43.2%)$145,676
65+ Years26,929 (17.6%)$97,152
Total152,616 (100.0%)$123,193

Poverty in Prince William County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Prince William County

With 5.2% poverty level for males and 6.9% for females among the residents of Prince William County, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,890 males (8.6%) and 359 females (13.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Prince William County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,263 (7.6%)770 (4.9%)
5 Years224 (6.5%)359 (13.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,890 (8.6%)1,751 (8.4%)
12 to 14 Years878 (7.6%)776 (7.1%)
15 Years216 (6.1%)298 (8.4%)
16 and 17 Years617 (7.8%)775 (10.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,579 (7.3%)1,848 (9.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,050 (3.4%)2,701 (8.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,675 (4.6%)2,326 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,395 (4.0%)1,497 (4.5%)
55 to 64 Years891 (3.2%)1,388 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years465 (3.1%)830 (4.9%)
75 Years and over313 (4.1%)993 (9.4%)
Total12,456 (5.2%)16,312 (6.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Prince William County

According to the poverty statistics in Prince William County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.9% of males and 95.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Prince William County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15,323 (92.4%)14,848 (95.1%)
5 Years3,216 (93.5%)2,392 (87.0%)
6 to 11 Years20,130 (91.4%)19,078 (91.6%)
12 to 14 Years10,671 (92.4%)10,172 (92.9%)
15 Years3,320 (93.9%)3,246 (91.6%)
16 and 17 Years7,304 (92.2%)6,487 (89.3%)
18 to 24 Years20,119 (92.7%)18,757 (91.0%)
25 to 34 Years29,666 (96.6%)28,459 (91.3%)
35 to 44 Years34,603 (95.4%)33,677 (93.5%)
45 to 54 Years33,113 (96.0%)31,998 (95.5%)
55 to 64 Years27,073 (96.8%)25,883 (94.9%)
65 to 74 Years14,378 (96.9%)15,963 (95.1%)
75 Years and over7,377 (95.9%)9,547 (90.6%)
Total226,293 (94.8%)220,507 (93.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Prince William County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Prince William County show that 2.8% or 2,550 of the total 90,737 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 9.9%, comprising of 69 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.7%, which includes 734 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Prince William County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children42,010 (98.3%)734 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children35,996 (97.1%)1,059 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children9,554 (93.3%)688 (6.7%)
5 or more Children627 (90.1%)69 (9.9%)
Total88,187 (97.2%)2,550 (2.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Prince William County

According to the poverty data in Prince William County, 4.3% or 381 single-father households and 12.5% or 2,150 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (57.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Prince William County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children62 (1.8%)196 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children227 (5.0%)1,146 (13.5%)
3 or 4 Children79 (10.7%)767 (33.1%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)41 (57.8%)
Total381 (4.3%)2,150 (12.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Prince William County

The poverty data for Prince William County shows that 2,550 of the married-couple family households (2.8%) and 2,531 of the single-parent households (9.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (9.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 54 household (64.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Prince William County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children734 (1.7%)258 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,059 (2.9%)1,373 (10.6%)
3 or 4 Children688 (6.7%)846 (27.7%)
5 or more Children69 (9.9%)54 (64.3%)
Total2,550 (2.8%)2,531 (9.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Prince William County

Employment by Class of Employer in Prince William County

Among the 249,858 employed individuals in Prince William County, private company employees (147,694 | 59.1%), federal government employees (38,091 | 15.2%), and local government employees (21,443 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Prince William County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees147,69459.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7,9163.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11,7844.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations18,1957.3%
Local Government Employees21,4438.6%
State Government Employees4,3341.7%
Federal Government Employees38,09115.2%
Unpaid Family Workers4010.2%
Total249,858100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Prince William County

According to the labor force statistics for Prince William County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (368,201), 72.3% or 266,209 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 12,512 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 88.0% or 59,923 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.1% or 1,365 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Prince William County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10,420 (37.6%)1,365 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Years24,544 (77.7%)2,626 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years25,979 (85.9%)1,481 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years27,895 (86.8%)921 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years63,274 (87.2%)2,025 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years59,923 (88.0%)1,858 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years25,270 (82.5%)859 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years16,541 (66.7%)695 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years10,412 (32.7%)614 (5.9%)
75 Years and over1,748 (9.4%)117 (6.7%)
Total266,209 (72.3%)12,512 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Prince William County

According to labor force statistics for Prince William County, 84.7% of individuals (218,920) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (258,465) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 7,881 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.1% or 101,863 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.5% or 2,240 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Prince William County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School18,296 (73.1%)1,226 (4.9%)
High School Diploma40,729 (80.7%)2,776 (5.5%)
College / Associate Degree58,071 (84.6%)3,226 (4.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher101,863 (89.1%)2,172 (1.9%)
Total218,920 (84.7%)9,305 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Prince William County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Prince William County are Management (31,919 | 12.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (27,108 | 10.9%), Community & Social Service (26,567 | 10.7%), Business & Financial (19,648 | 7.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (19,379 | 7.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Prince William County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Prince William County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (83.7%), Education Instruction & Library (79.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Prince William County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management19,282 (60.4%)12,637 (39.6%)
Business & Financial8,897 (45.3%)10,751 (54.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20,204 (74.5%)6,904 (25.5%)
Computers & Mathematics14,103 (72.8%)5,276 (27.2%)
Architecture & Engineering4,830 (86.9%)728 (13.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,271 (58.5%)900 (41.5%)
Community & Social Service 7,982 (30.0%)18,585 (70.0%)
Education, Arts & Media1,381 (31.8%)2,967 (68.2%)
Legal Services & Support1,323 (43.9%)1,694 (56.1%)
Education Instruction & Library3,098 (20.8%)11,788 (79.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,180 (50.5%)2,136 (49.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,617 (23.0%)8,781 (77.0%)
Health Technologists1,162 (16.3%)5,963 (83.7%)
Total (Category)58,982 (50.6%)57,658 (49.4%)
Total (Overall)133,286 (53.8%)114,423 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Prince William County are Food Preparation & Serving (11,514 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (9,922 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9,018 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (5,737 | 2.3%), and Healthcare Support (5,711 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Prince William County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Prince William County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.2%), Security & Protection (75.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.8%), Personal Care & Service (78.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Prince William County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support809 (14.2%)4,902 (85.8%)
Security & Protection7,459 (75.2%)2,463 (24.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention3,928 (71.9%)1,534 (28.1%)
Law Enforcement3,531 (79.2%)929 (20.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,986 (43.3%)6,528 (56.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,220 (46.8%)4,798 (53.2%)
Personal Care & Service1,259 (22.0%)4,478 (78.0%)
Total (Category)18,733 (44.7%)23,169 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)133,286 (53.8%)114,423 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Prince William County are Office & Administration (24,891 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (21,295 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Prince William County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Prince William County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11,580 (54.4%)9,715 (45.6%)
Office & Administration7,145 (28.7%)17,746 (71.3%)
Total (Category)18,725 (40.5%)27,461 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)133,286 (53.8%)114,423 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Prince William County are Construction & Extraction (14,501 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,986 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (317 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Prince William County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Prince William County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry263 (83.0%)54 (17.0%)
Construction & Extraction14,103 (97.3%)398 (2.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,709 (96.0%)277 (4.0%)
Total (Category)21,075 (96.7%)729 (3.3%)
Total (Overall)133,286 (53.8%)114,423 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Prince William County are Transportation (8,489 | 3.4%), Production (6,547 | 2.6%), and Material Moving (6,141 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Prince William County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Prince William County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,541 (69.4%)2,006 (30.6%)
Transportation6,942 (81.8%)1,547 (18.2%)
Material Moving4,288 (69.8%)1,853 (30.2%)
Total (Category)15,771 (74.5%)5,406 (25.5%)
Total (Overall)133,286 (53.8%)114,423 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Prince William County

Employment Industries in Prince William County

The major employment industries in Prince William County include Professional & Scientific (35,705 | 14.4%), Public Administration (30,246 | 12.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (26,264 | 10.6%), Retail Trade (25,422 | 10.3%), and Construction (22,203 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Prince William County

Employment Industries by Sex in Prince William County

The Prince William County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.4%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (76.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.5%), Educational Services (77.2%), and Finance & Insurance (62.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Prince William County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting481 (74.1%)168 (25.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (88.2%)2 (11.8%)
Construction19,634 (88.4%)2,569 (11.6%)
Manufacturing4,844 (64.7%)2,642 (35.3%)
Wholesale Trade2,381 (71.5%)951 (28.5%)
Retail Trade13,912 (54.7%)11,510 (45.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing8,450 (76.2%)2,640 (23.8%)
Utilities862 (75.0%)287 (25.0%)
Information3,246 (68.5%)1,490 (31.5%)
Finance & Insurance2,760 (37.8%)4,543 (62.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,396 (66.3%)1,729 (33.7%)
Professional & Scientific22,416 (62.8%)13,289 (37.2%)
Enterprise Management160 (69.3%)71 (30.7%)
Administrative & Support6,884 (57.8%)5,030 (42.2%)
Educational Services4,882 (22.8%)16,551 (77.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,388 (20.5%)20,876 (79.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,191 (53.1%)1,936 (46.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,537 (46.3%)8,739 (53.7%)
Public Administration17,760 (58.7%)12,486 (41.3%)
Total133,286 (53.8%)114,423 (46.2%)

Education in Prince William County

School Enrollment in Prince William County

The most common levels of schooling among the 134,518 students in Prince William County are middle school (30,745 | 22.9%), high school (30,181 | 22.4%), and elementary school (27,602 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Prince William County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6,3464.7%
Kindergarten5,8174.3%
Elementary School27,60220.5%
Middle School30,74522.9%
High School30,18122.4%
College / Undergraduate25,53919.0%
Graduate / Professional8,2886.2%
Total134,518100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Prince William County

Out of a total of 134,518 students who are enrolled in schools in Prince William County, 19,505 (14.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 115,013 (85.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,538 (52.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19,987 (92.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Prince William County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,268 (47.2%)2,538 (52.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old28,398 (87.2%)4,154 (12.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds33,609 (91.8%)2,993 (8.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds19,987 (92.1%)1,720 (7.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,342 (88.3%)1,103 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,715 (84.8%)1,746 (15.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,174 (76.0%)1,950 (24.0%)
35 Years and over6,488 (66.1%)3,333 (33.9%)
Total115,013 (85.5%)19,505 (14.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Prince William County

Business (29,476 | 20.4%), social sciences (13,803 | 9.6%), computers & mathematics (12,132 | 8.4%), education (12,086 | 8.4%), and engineering (11,926 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 144,546 individuals in Prince William County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Prince William County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics12,1328.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,0634.9%
Physical & Health Sciences4,8203.3%
Psychology6,6104.6%
Social Sciences13,8039.6%
Engineering11,9268.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,3590.9%
Science & Technology10,7717.4%
Business29,47620.4%
Education12,0868.4%
Literature & Languages5,9864.1%
Liberal Arts & History7,9495.5%
Visual & Performing Arts4,2903.0%
Communications4,7843.3%
Arts & Humanities11,4918.0%
Total144,546100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Prince William County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Prince William County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Prince William County are males with 2 vehicles (54,856, accounting for 40.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (43,020, making up 48.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Prince William County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,006 (1.5%)1,593 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle17,115 (12.6%)18,045 (16.0%)
2 Vehicles54,856 (40.5%)43,020 (38.2%)
3 Vehicles34,944 (25.8%)27,666 (24.6%)
4 Vehicles16,602 (12.2%)14,540 (12.9%)
5 or more Vehicles9,981 (7.4%)7,756 (6.9%)
Total135,504 (100.0%)112,620 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Prince William County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Prince William County are 45 to 59 minutes (39,022 commuters, 18.4%), 60 to 89 minutes (34,130 commuters, 16.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (31,175 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Prince William County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,7481.3%
5 to 9 Minutes8,8204.2%
10 to 14 Minutes14,9197.0%
15 to 19 Minutes22,67810.7%
20 to 24 Minutes17,3968.2%
25 to 29 Minutes8,7454.1%
30 to 34 Minutes31,17514.7%
35 to 39 Minutes7,7983.7%
40 to 44 Minutes13,5276.4%
45 to 59 Minutes39,02218.4%
60 to 89 Minutes34,13016.1%
90 or more Minutes11,4715.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Prince William County

The most common commute times in Prince William County are 45 to 59 minutes (22,999 commuters, 19.4%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (16,023 commuters, 17.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Prince William County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,528 (1.3%)1,220 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,271 (3.6%)4,549 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes6,928 (5.8%)7,991 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes10,742 (9.0%)11,936 (12.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes9,011 (7.6%)8,385 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,960 (4.2%)3,785 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes17,598 (14.8%)13,577 (14.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,842 (4.1%)2,956 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes7,941 (6.7%)5,586 (6.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes22,999 (19.4%)16,023 (17.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes20,854 (17.6%)13,276 (14.2%)
90 or more Minutes6,984 (5.9%)4,487 (4.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Prince William County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Prince William County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (15,434, 13.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,125, 14.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Prince William County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,581 (8.9%)3,455 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9,853 (8.3%)3,643 (3.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9,050 (7.6%)6,013 (6.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15,434 (13.0%)10,270 (11.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11,208 (9.5%)8,454 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM14,565 (12.3%)13,125 (14.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,829 (7.4%)9,712 (10.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9,977 (8.4%)10,503 (11.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,383 (3.7%)5,585 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,198 (5.2%)7,255 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4,048 (3.4%)3,431 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,912 (1.6%)1,390 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,678 (5.6%)5,881 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,942 (5.0%)5,054 (5.4%)
Total118,658 (100.0%)93,771 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Prince William County

Occupancy by Ownership in Prince William County

Of the total 152,616 dwellings in Prince William County, owner-occupied units account for 113,158 (74.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 39,458 (25.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Prince William County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units113,15874.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units39,45825.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units152,616100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Prince William County

Occupancy by Household Size in Prince William County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household29,01319.0%
2-Person Household41,97227.5%
3-Person Household26,11117.1%
4+ Person Household55,52036.4%
Total Housing Units152,616100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Prince William County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Prince William County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household18,390 (63.4%)10,623 (36.6%)
2-Person Household32,578 (77.6%)9,394 (22.4%)
3-Person Household19,505 (74.7%)6,606 (25.3%)
4+ Person Household42,685 (76.9%)12,835 (23.1%)
Total Housing Units113,158 (74.2%)39,458 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Prince William County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Prince William County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7,463 (64.4%)4,118 (35.6%)
High School Diploma16,005 (66.2%)8,185 (33.8%)
College/Associate Degree27,113 (67.7%)12,909 (32.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher62,577 (81.5%)14,246 (18.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Prince William County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Prince William County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years24,23915.9%
35 to 44 Years35,46723.2%
45 to 54 Years36,05023.6%
55 to 64 Years29,93119.6%
65 to 74 Years16,76711.0%
75 to 84 Years8,2135.4%
85 Years and Over1,9491.3%
Total152,616100.0%

Housing Finances in Prince William County

Median Income by Occupancy in Prince William County

Median Income by Occupancy in Prince William County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied113,158 (74.2%)$144,217
Renter-Occupied39,458 (25.9%)$76,906
Average152,616 (100.0%)$123,193

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Prince William County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Prince William County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000843 (0.7%)1,227 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999573 (0.5%)628 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999624 (0.5%)1,001 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999721 (0.6%)935 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,080 (0.9%)1,226 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,474 (2.2%)2,699 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,678 (4.1%)4,290 (10.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,977 (8.8%)7,162 (18.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,079 (11.6%)6,375 (16.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99925,301 (22.4%)8,084 (20.5%)
$150,000 or more53,808 (47.5%)5,831 (14.8%)
Total113,158 (100.0%)39,458 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Prince William County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Prince William County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,158 (1.0%)205 (0.5%)
$300 to $4992,844 (2.5%)277 (0.7%)
$500 to $7999,357 (8.3%)579 (1.5%)
$800 to $9995,893 (5.2%)719 (1.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4999,431 (8.3%)5,124 (13.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99914,865 (13.1%)14,993 (38.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49921,152 (18.7%)10,366 (26.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99918,233 (16.1%)3,591 (9.1%)
$3,000 or more30,225 (26.7%)2,370 (6.0%)
Total113,158 (100.0%)39,458 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Prince William County

Housing Structures in Prince William County

Housing Structures in Prince William County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached85,05255.7%
Single Unit, Attached40,15026.3%
2 Unit Apartments9380.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,9321.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,7402.5%
10 or more Apartments19,20112.6%
Mobile Home / Other1,6031.1%
Total152,616100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Prince William County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Prince William County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached77,854 (91.5%)7,198 (8.5%)
Single Unit, Attached30,496 (76.0%)9,654 (24.0%)
2 Unit Apartments318 (33.9%)620 (66.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments333 (17.2%)1,599 (82.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments681 (18.2%)3,059 (81.8%)
10 or more Apartments2,298 (12.0%)16,903 (88.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1,178 (73.5%)425 (26.5%)
Total113,158 (74.2%)39,458 (25.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Prince William County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Prince William County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room137 (0.1%)1,203 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,163 (1.0%)7,479 (19.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms16,805 (14.8%)16,418 (41.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms33,122 (29.3%)8,426 (21.3%)
8 or more Rooms61,931 (54.7%)5,932 (15.0%)
Total113,158 (100.0%)39,458 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Prince William County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Prince William County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas67,408 (59.6%)15,159 (38.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,538 (3.1%)878 (2.2%)
Electricity39,089 (34.5%)22,707 (57.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,412 (2.1%)312 (0.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels518 (0.5%)93 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used193 (0.2%)309 (0.8%)
Total113,158 (100.0%)39,458 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Prince William County

Household Vehicle Usage in Prince William County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,365 (1.2%)2,218 (5.6%)
1 Vehicle20,036 (17.7%)17,032 (43.2%)
2 Vehicles50,780 (44.9%)14,254 (36.1%)
3 or more Vehicles40,977 (36.2%)5,954 (15.1%)
Total113,158 (100.0%)39,458 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Prince William County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Prince William County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units22,13191,027
Median Property Value$452,000$476,800
Median Household Income$108,750$46,625
Monthly Housing Costs$772$30,193
Real Estate Taxes$4,768$4,056

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Prince William County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Prince William County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,193 (5.4%)1,675 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999335 (1.5%)378 (0.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,221 (10.0%)8,347 (9.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9999,547 (43.1%)39,622 (43.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9996,305 (28.5%)31,391 (34.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,752 (7.9%)7,436 (8.2%)
$1,000,000 or more778 (3.5%)2,178 (2.4%)
Total22,131 (100.0%)91,027 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Prince William County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Prince William County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000460 (2.1%)557 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,115 (5.0%)956 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999955 (4.3%)1,310 (1.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,537 (7.0%)1,519 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,723 (12.3%)3,141 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,010 (13.6%)7,254 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,148 (23.3%)10,069 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more7,183 (32.5%)20,153 (22.1%)
Total22,131 (100.0%)91,027 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Prince William County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Prince William County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,142 (18.7%)153,080 (168.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,588 (16.2%)16,834 (18.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,796 (17.2%)25,575 (28.1%)
4.0x or more10,559 (47.7%)18,685 (20.5%)
Total22,131 (100.0%)91,027 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Prince William County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Prince William County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,175 (5.3%)312 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499500 (2.3%)2,831 (3.1%)
$800 to $1,49918,991 (85.8%)2,748 (3.0%)
Total22,131 (100.0%)91,027 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Prince William County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prince William County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prince William County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years37,612 (95.7%)1,706 (4.3%)
6 to 18 Years88,439 (92.8%)6,882 (7.2%)
19 to 25 Years34,456 (81.9%)7,629 (18.1%)
26 to 34 Years44,702 (83.7%)8,711 (16.3%)
35 to 44 Years59,913 (84.9%)10,667 (15.1%)
45 to 54 Years59,680 (88.6%)7,661 (11.4%)
55 to 64 Years50,323 (91.2%)4,861 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years30,926 (97.8%)710 (2.2%)
75 Years and older17,847 (97.9%)383 (2.1%)
Total423,898 (89.6%)49,210 (10.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Prince William County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Prince William County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born37,612 (95.7%)1,706 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen88,439 (92.8%)6,882 (7.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen34,456 (81.9%)7,629 (18.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Prince William County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Prince William County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00015,280 (80.9%)3,606 (19.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99928,682 (81.2%)6,652 (18.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99938,234 (81.3%)8,795 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99948,043 (85.7%)8,009 (14.3%)
$100,000 and over293,350 (93.0%)22,079 (7.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prince William County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Prince William County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,965 (27.9%)27,864 (70.9%)
6 to 18 Years22,620 (23.7%)69,430 (72.8%)
19 to 25 Years4,712 (11.2%)31,103 (73.9%)
25 to 34 Years6,389 (12.0%)40,473 (75.8%)
35 to 44 Years7,581 (10.7%)55,992 (79.3%)
45 to 54 Years6,502 (9.7%)57,011 (84.7%)
55 to 64 Years7,824 (14.2%)46,953 (85.1%)
65 to 74 Years28,397 (89.8%)22,911 (72.4%)
75 Years and over17,468 (95.8%)13,359 (73.3%)
Total112,458 (23.8%)365,096 (77.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Prince William County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Prince William County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years72 (0.4%)7 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2,363 (4.8%)1,492 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years3,133 (6.2%)2,423 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years6,945 (7.2%)8,228 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,879 (19.4%)3,453 (20.6%)
75 Years and over3,330 (43.3%)4,406 (41.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Prince William County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Prince William County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (0.2%)7 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years50 (0.1%)92 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years314 (0.6%)482 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,114 (2.2%)1,438 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,476 (9.9%)561 (3.3%)
75 Years and over1,791 (23.3%)1,497 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Prince William County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (0.2%)7 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years333 (0.7%)406 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years585 (1.2%)606 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,278 (1.3%)1,401 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years467 (3.2%)622 (3.7%)
75 Years and over581 (7.6%)768 (7.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Prince William County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,023 (4.1%)1,010 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,117 (4.2%)1,207 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,493 (2.6%)2,552 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years585 (3.9%)709 (4.2%)
75 Years and over1,003 (13.0%)1,078 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Prince William County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years388 (0.8%)115 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years252 (0.5%)338 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,612 (2.7%)4,236 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,514 (10.2%)2,495 (14.9%)
75 Years and over1,870 (24.3%)3,167 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Prince William County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years687 (1.4%)292 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years321 (0.6%)317 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years727 (0.7%)1,262 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years525 (3.5%)787 (4.7%)
75 Years and over921 (12.0%)1,684 (16.0%)

Technology Access in Prince William County

Computing Device Access in Prince William County

Computing Device Access in Prince William County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop137,99890.4%
Smartphone144,47594.7%
Tablet119,75678.5%
No Computing Device2,5681.7%
Total152,616100.0%

Internet Access in Prince William County

Internet Access in Prince William County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2030.1%
Broadband Home134,14187.9%
Cellular Data Only9,9986.6%
Satellite Internet8,3075.4%
No Internet5,6613.7%
Total152,616100.0%

Prince William County Summary

William County, Virginia is located in the northern part of the state, just south of Washington, D.C. It is bordered by Fairfax County to the north, Loudoun County to the west, Fauquier County to the south, and the Potomac River to the east. The county seat is the town of Manassas, and the county is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area.

History

William County was formed in 1731 from Prince George County. It was named for William, Prince of Orange, who later became King William III of England. The county was originally part of the Northern Neck Proprietary, a land grant from King Charles II of England to seven of his supporters. The county was divided into six districts, each with its own court.
The county was the site of two major Civil War battles, the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) in 1861 and the Second Battle of Manassas in 1862. The county was also the site of the Battle of Chantilly in 1862.

Geography

William County is located in the northern part of Virginia, just south of Washington, D.C. It is bordered by Fairfax County to the north, Loudoun County to the west, Fauquier County to the south, and the Potomac River to the east. The county is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area.
The county is mostly rural, with rolling hills and valleys. The terrain is mostly forested, with some agricultural land. The county is home to several state parks, including Bull Run Regional Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, and Prince William Forest Park.

Economy

William County has a diverse economy, with a mix of government, technology, and service industries. The county is home to several major employers, including the U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin, and General Dynamics. The county is also home to several universities, including George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, and the University of Mary Washington.
The county is also home to several major shopping centers, including Potomac Mills, Manassas Mall, and Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, William County had a population of 402,002. The racial makeup of the county was 68.3% White, 17.3% African American, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% Asian, and 0.7% Native American.
The median household income in the county was $90,717, and the median family income was $103,717. The per capita income was $37,845. The poverty rate was 6.2%.
William County is served by several school districts, including Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas City Public Schools, and Manassas Park City Public Schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including Bishop O'Connell High School, Seton School, and St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Prince William County?
Total Population of Prince William County is 481,114.
What is the Total Male Population of Prince William County?
Total Male Population of Prince William County is 242,456.
What is the Total Female Population of Prince William County?
Total Female Population of Prince William County is 238,658.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Prince William County?
There are 101.59 Males per 100 Females in Prince William County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Prince William County?
There are 98.43 Females per 100 Males in Prince William County.
What is the Median Population Age in Prince William County?
Median Population Age in Prince William County is 35.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Prince William County
Average Family Size in Prince William County is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Prince William County
Average Household Size in Prince William County is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Prince William County?
Per Capita income in Prince William County is $48,958.
What is the Median Family Income in Prince William County?
Median Family Income in Prince William County is $135,196.
What is the Median Household income in Prince William County?
Median Household Income in Prince William County is $123,193.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Prince William County?
Income or Wage Gap in Prince William County is 31.9%.
Women in Prince William County earn 68.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Prince William County?
Family Income Deficit in Prince William County is $12,376.
Families that are below poverty line in Prince William County earn $12,376 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Prince William County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Prince William County is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Prince William County?
There are 266,209 People in the Labor Forcein in Prince William County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Prince William County?
72.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Prince William County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Prince William County?
Unemployment Rate in Prince William County is 4.7%.