Spotsylvania County: Economy & Jobs
Spotsylvania County reports a median household income of $112,738 (about the same as Spotsylvania County median $112,738; 1.2× higher than Virginia median $93,170), with homes at a median value of $404,900. The surrounding county supports 8,544 jobs (avg $61,749).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $112,738 — above the Virginia median ($92,968). Poverty rate 7.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $71,460 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $6,027,729 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $84,351 (vs Virginia $92,983) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $112,738 (vs Virginia $92,968) |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS · Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 8,544 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $527,560,018 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $61,749 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 37,842 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,004,201,018 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $52,962 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,981,130 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% (vs Virginia 2.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages) · BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-05-03
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 23 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 24,657 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,072.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Grain, Cattle, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,765 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 33,934 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,562,107 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 21 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 21 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 35 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 75 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 100 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 3 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 13 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $19,944,860,027 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 142,430.73 (vs Virginia $14,580) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 140,032 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Sources: USAspending API