Prince George County, Virginia

Prince George County: County in Virginia, United States

About

Prince George County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,725 and a population density of 49 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,686 inhabitants. Its county seat is Prince George. The county was created 321 years ago in 1702.

Prince George County is located in southeastern Virginia, part of the Richmond metropolitan area. As of 2020, the population was 38,686. The county seat is Prince George, with a population of 3,952 as of 2020.

Some key facts about Prince George County:

  • Prince George County was formed in 1703 named after Prince George of Denmark. It is one of the oldest counties in Virginia.
  • The economy features a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and military activity. Major employers include Ft. Lee army base and McKenney's.
  • Historic sites include Flowerdew Hundred Plantation and Ruffin's Ferry which operated from the 1700s to 1900s transporting goods and people along the James River.
  • Petersburg National Battlefield spans parts of Prince George County and preserves historical Civil War sites.
  • Popular recreation in the county includes Prince George Golf Club, River's Rest Marina, and Virginia Motorsports Park.
  • The county is governed by an elected 7-member Board of Supervisors and operates a police department with around 150 sworn officers.
  • Prince George County contains an incorporated town of Waverly and several unincorporated communities.

Prince George County has a long history and hosts sites of both Civil War and colonial significance. The area provides affordable suburban living conveniently close to Richmond.

Prince George County locator map
Location of Prince George County on Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Prince George County

Population : 38,686 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
Different from : Prince George's County
Area : 730 km2
Water as percent of area : 5.9%
Land as percent of area : 94.1%
Named for : Prince George of Denmark
Altitude : 112 feet / 34 meters
Capital : Prince George
Establishment : January 01, 1703
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00
Local time : 22:33:31 (18th March 2024)
Density : 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.65% (2010-2020)
Prince George County Courthouse image
Prince George County Courthouse
Prince George County Courthouse image

Geography

Prince George County is located at 37°11'12"N 77°13'27"W (37.1865300, -77.2241300). It has 7 neighbors: Charles City County, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie County, Hopewell, Petersburg, Surry County and Sussex County.

Prince George County map

Prince George County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prince George County.

City Name Population Title

Prince George County has 7 neighbours.

  • Prince George

Demographics

The population of Prince George County increased by 7.65% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 35,725 - census
2011 36,716 2.7% estimation process
2012 37,123 1.1% estimation process
2013 37,333 0.56% estimation process
2014 37,415 0.22% estimation process
2015 38,246 2.17% estimation process
2016 37,972 -0.72% estimation process
2017 38,006 0.09% estimation process
2018 37,993 -0.03% estimation process
2019 38,353 0.94% estimation process
2020 38,686 0.86% estimation process

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People born in Prince George County (7)

People born in Prince George County, including politician Francis E. Rives, congressman for North Carolina Thomas H. Hall, Virginia planter and slaveholder Edmund Ruffin, .

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