King George: Demographics & People
4,851 people call King George home, in 1,569 households. Population grew 0.4% from 4,833 (2022) to 4,851 (2024). Median age 37.1 years. (1.2y younger than King George County; 0.7y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 29% of the population. Population is 74% White (non-Hispanic) and 16% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.42). 79% of households are family-led. County is gaining 769 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 35% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 3.1 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 21% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 79 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.4% from 4,833 (2022) to 4,851 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~4,868 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 4,892.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 26,723 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 4,833 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 4,851 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 4,851 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 4,892 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.1y is 1.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 29% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 4,851 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,404 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 878.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,831.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 738 |
| Population under 18 | 1,404 |
| Median age | 37.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 4,851 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.42 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 3,206 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,025 |
| Asian residents | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 122 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 41.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 72.7% |
| Asian population | 0.6% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 15.5% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.0% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 73.6% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,105 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,527 |
| Share born in this state | 43.4% |
| Share born in another state | 56.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 52.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 109 |
| From Africa | 50 |
Households & Family Composition
1,569 households. Averaging 3.2 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 79% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,215 families, 32% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,446 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,215 |
| Married couples with children | 385 |
| Single-parent households | 25 |
| Average household size | 3.23 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 9.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 94 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 23 |
| Family households | 1,243 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 79.2% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 1,569 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 8.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 769 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 8.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 29,031 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 28,262 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 769 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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.
| Residents with a disability | 290 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.2% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 97 residents live in group quarters (2.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 97 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51099 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 099 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | King George |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 10.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 17.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51099 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | King George County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 472 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51099 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | King George County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 41.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 10.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 26,836 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 6 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 4,851, stable, family-oriented, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 4,851 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | King George County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade