King and Queen County: Demographics & People
King and Queen County's population stands at 6,695 people, in 3,003 households. Median age 49.3 years. (11.5y older than Virginia). Population is 22% Black and 3% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 294 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 70 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 6,695; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 6,695 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 82 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 49.3y is 10.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 6,695 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,164 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,028.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,909.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,594 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 17.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 15.3% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 43.5% |
| Median age | 49.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 6,695 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 6,695 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 4,504 |
| Black residents | 1,463 |
| Asian residents | 5 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 47 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 113 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 563 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 221 |
| Diversity Index | 49.2% |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 21.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.3% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 7.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 6,695 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 6,603 |
| Residents born in this state | 5,007 |
| Residents born in another state | 1,475 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 467 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 108 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 121 |
| Foreign-born residents | 7.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
3,003 households.
| Family households | 2,074 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 3,003 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 294 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 6,082 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 5,788 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 294 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 6,695 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 1,005 |
| Pct With Disability | 15.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 6,583 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 6,187 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 60 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 280 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 56 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 396 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 6.0% |
| Pct White | 67.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29