Prince Edward County: Demographics & People
About 21,996 people live in Prince Edward County, in 7,641 households. Median age 32.6 years. (5.2y younger than Virginia). Population is 30% Black and 5% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 608 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 48 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 21,996; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 21,996 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 1,191 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 32.6y is 6.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 21,996 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,349 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 8,312.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 6,570.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 3,765 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 15.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 37.8% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 29.9% |
| Median age | 32.6 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 21,996 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 21,996 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 13,675 |
| Black residents | 6,549 |
| Asian residents | 242 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 86 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 251 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 150 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,043 |
| Diversity Index | 52.2% |
| Asian population | 1.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 29.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.9% (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). 10.1% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 21,996 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 21,231 |
| Residents born in this state | 15,549 |
| Residents born in another state | 5,444 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 2,230 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 390 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 238 |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
7,641 households.
| Family households | 4,453 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 7,641 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 608 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 15,918 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 15,310 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 608 |
| 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 | 20,923 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 2,956 |
| Pct With Disability | 14.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
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. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 4,607 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 21,761 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 18,882 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 1,022 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,367 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 427 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 63 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 2,879 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 13.2% |
| Pct White | 62.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29