Spotsylvania County, VA

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2024 Population

146,603

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.6

0.783% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.1%

1.79% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$112,738

2.89% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$404,900

7.97% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

73,339

2.96% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Spotsylvania County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Spotsylvania County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Spotsylvania County, VA are Eastern Virginia Career College (173 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Spotsylvania County, VA was $404,900, and the homeownership rate was 80.1%.

Most people in Spotsylvania County, VA N/A, and the average commute time was 37.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Spotsylvania County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Spotsylvania County, VA borders Caroline County, VA, Culpeper County, VA, Hanover County, VA, Louisa County, VA, Orange County, VA, Stafford County, VA, and Fredericksburg city, VA.

United States Virginia Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Population & Diversity

Spotsylvania County, VA is home to a population of 147k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.3% of Spotsylvania County, VA residents were born outside of the country (15.1k people).

In 2024, there were 3.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.4k people) in Spotsylvania County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.84k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.6%

2024 Citizenship

95.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.6% of Spotsylvania County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Spotsylvania County, VA was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Spotsylvania County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Spotsylvania County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.4k ± 489
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.5k ± 786
Other (Hispanic)
8.84k ± 1.06k

13.4%

Hispanic Population

19.6k people

13.4% of the people in Spotsylvania County, VA are hispanic (19.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Spotsylvania County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Spotsylvania County, VA.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,827 ± 8,012 people
India
97,961 ± 7,641 people
Mexico
63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Spotsylvania County, VA was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Spotsylvania County, VA residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

Foreign-Born Population

10.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

9.81%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.1k people

As of 2024, 10.3% of Spotsylvania County, VA residents (15.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Spotsylvania County, VA was 9.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Spotsylvania County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
6,225 ± 629
Gulf War (1990s)
2,993 ± 409
Vietnam
2,511 ± 293

Spotsylvania County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Spotsylvania County, VA.

Economy

The economy of Spotsylvania County, VA employs 73.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Spotsylvania County, VA were Public Administration (9,862 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,881 people), and Retail Trade (8,877 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($113,119), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($104,395), and Utilities ($102,500).

Employment

Occupations

73.3k

2024 Value

± 2,114

2.96%

1 Year growth

± 3.97%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Spotsylvania County, VA grew at a rate of 2.96%, from 71.2k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spotsylvania County, VA, are Management Occupations (8,643 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,240 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,174 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Spotsylvania County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

73.3k

2024 Value

± 2,114

2.96%

1 Year growth

± 3.97%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Spotsylvania County, VA grew at a rate of 2.96%, from 71.2k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spotsylvania County, VA, are Public Administration (9,862 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,881 people), and Retail Trade (8,877 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Spotsylvania County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Spotsylvania County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,965

Median earning men ± $4,071

$44,817

Median earning women ± $1,952

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($117,203), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,489), and Information ($93,086).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($106,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,117), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,597).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$304k
Retail Trade
$274k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$177k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Spotsylvania County, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Spotsylvania County, VA awarded 173 degrees. The student population of Spotsylvania County, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 19 male students and 198 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Spotsylvania County, VA are White (68 and 39.3%), Black or African American (64 and 37%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 8.09%), and Two or More Races (13 and 7.51%).

The largest universities in Spotsylvania County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Virginia Career College (173 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Spotsylvania County, VA are Registered Nursing (67 and 38.7%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (42 and 24.3%), and Medical Assistant (17 and 9.83%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Spotsylvania County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 93.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 217 (8.76% men and 91.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 217 students enrolled in Spotsylvania County, VA, 8.76% men and 91.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 111 records, of which 90.1% were women and 9.91% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Spotsylvania County, VA was Registered Nursing with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Spotsylvania County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Eastern Virginia Career College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

173 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Virginia Career College with 173 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Spotsylvania County, VA, which is 0.0298 times less than the 168 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 68 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 64 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Spotsylvania County, VA was $404,900 in 2024, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $375,000 to $404,900, a 7.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Spotsylvania County, VA is 80.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Spotsylvania County, VA have an average commute time of 37.7 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Spotsylvania County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Spotsylvania County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.43%.

Housing

Property

$404,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,244

$42,045

Median Property Taxes

±$1,482

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Spotsylvania County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Spotsylvania County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.1%

Homeownership

2024

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 80.1% of the housing units in Spotsylvania County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Spotsylvania County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$112,738

Median Household Income

± $4,298

52.5k

Number of Households

± 1,714

In 2024, the median household income of the 52.5k households in Spotsylvania County, VA grew to $112,738 from the previous year's value of $109,576.

The following chart displays the households in Spotsylvania County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Transportation

Commute Time

37.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Spotsylvania County, VA have a longer commute time (37.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 8.4% of the workforce in Spotsylvania County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Spotsylvania County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Spotsylvania County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Spotsylvania County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Spotsylvania County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.43%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spotsylvania County, VA (10.4k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Spotsylvania County, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 9.4% of the children was living in poverty in Spotsylvania County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 172 in Spotsylvania County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 42.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

93.4% of the population of Spotsylvania County, VA has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 5.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Spotsylvania County, VA see 2,082 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,082 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2223 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 809 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,082 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Spotsylvania County, VA

Primary care physicians in Spotsylvania County, VA see an average of 2,082 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,082 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Spotsylvania County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.57%

Uninsured

50.1%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

5.41%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spotsylvania County, VA declined by 1.77% from 6.69% to 6.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Spotsylvania County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.4 in Spotsylvania County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Spotsylvania County, VA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.3% in Spotsylvania County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Spotsylvania County, VA.