King and Queen County, VA

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2020 Population

7,011

0.44% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

2.78% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13%

4.65% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$65,385

2.19% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$207,400

13.2% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

3,544

10.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, King and Queen County, VA had a population of 7.01k people with a median age of 48 and a median household income of $65,385. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of King and Queen County, VA declined from 7,042 to 7,011, a −0.44% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,982 to $65,385, a 2.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in King and Queen County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (66%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%), Other (Hispanic) (1.77%), and White (Hispanic) (0.799%).

None of the households in King and Queen 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.

100% of the residents in King and Queen County, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in King and Queen County, VA was $207,400, and the homeownership rate was 84.6%. Most people in King and Queen County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.8 minutes. The average car ownership in King and Queen County, VA was 3 cars per household.

King and Queen County, VA borders Caroline County, VA, Essex County, VA, Gloucester County, VA, James City County, VA, King William County, VA, Middlesex County, VA, and New Kent County, VA.

United States Virginia

Diversity

King and Queen County, VA is home to a population of 7.01k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.528% of King and Queen County, VA residents were born outside of the country (37 people).

In 2020, there were 2.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.63k people) in King and Queen County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.97k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 176 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in King and Queen County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.63k ± 18
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.97k ± 139
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
176 ± 138

3.35%

Hispanic Population

235 people

3.35% of the people in King and Queen County, VA are hispanic (235 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in King and Queen County, VA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.528%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

37 people

1.22%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

86 people

As of 2020, 0.528% of King and Queen County, VA residents (37 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in King and Queen County, VA was 1.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.4

In 2020, the median age of all people in King and Queen County, VA was 48. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 48, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 63. But people in King and Queen County, VA are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all King and Queen County, VA residents was 47.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,267 ± 8,063 people
India
94,596 ± 7,509 people
Mexico
56,409 ± 5,812 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,267 Virginia residents, followed by India with 94,596 and Mexico with 56,409.

Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 100% of King and Queen County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in King and Queen County, VA was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
186 ± 80
Gulf War (1990s)
124 ± 137
Gulf War (2001-)
33 ± 40

King and Queen County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,365. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of King and Queen County, VA employs 3.54k people. The largest industries in King and Queen County, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (516 people), Educational Services (385 people), and Construction (383 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,065), and Manufacturing ($65,571).

Wages

Median Household Income

$65,385

2020 value

± $12,801

2.19%

1 Year Growth

± 22.4%

Households in King and Queen County, VA have a median annual income of $65,385, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $63,982 in 2019, which represents a 2.19% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in King and Queen County, VA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$80,381

Average Male Salary in Virginia

± $1,440

$60,365

Average Female Salary in Virginia

± $1,133

In 2020, full-time male employees in Virginia made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Virginia

Asian
$76,850 ± $3,561
White
$66,712 ± $1,098
Two or More Races
$54,027 ± $3,581

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Virginia.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for King and Queen County, VA is from Virginia.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.181% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9505

The following map shows all of the tracts in King and Queen County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in King and Queen County, VA (910 out of 7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 65 - 74.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
502 ± 210
White
191 ± 121
Other
124 ± 102

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.54k

2020 Value

± 483

10.1%

1 Year growth

± 16.8%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in King and Queen County, VA grew at a rate of 10.1%, from 3.22k employees to 3.54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in King and Queen County, VA, are Management Occupations (488 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (439 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (302 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of King and Queen County, VA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of King and Queen County, VA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (488 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (439 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (302 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, King and Queen County, VA has an unusually high number of residents working as Construction & Extraction Occupations (2.46 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.17 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.9 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of King and Queen County, VA, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($104,135), Management Occupations ($77,361), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($66,133).

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.54k

2020 Value

± 483

10.1%

1 Year growth

± 16.8%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in King and Queen County, VA grew at a rate of 10.1%, from 3.22k employees to 3.54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in King and Queen County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (516 people), Educational Services (385 people), and Construction (383 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of King and Queen County, VA, though some of these residents may live in King and Queen County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in King and Queen County, VA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (516 people), Educational Services (385 people), and Construction (383 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, King and Queen County, VA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (5.82 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.5 times), and Public Administration (1.85 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in King and Queen County, VA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($78,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,065), and Manufacturing ($65,571).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in King and Queen County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.56%). The most partisan county was Petersburg County, VA with 87.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.56%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in King and Queen County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Virginia.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for King and Queen County, VA

59.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Virginia

Petersburg County, VA
87.7% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Roanoke County, VA
87.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Charlottesville County, VA
85.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Virginia was Petersburg County, VA with 87.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Virginia colored by their party leaning.

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.

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in King and Queen County, VA was $207,400 in 2020, which is 0.903 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $183,200 to $207,400, a 13.2% increase. The homeownership rate in King and Queen County, VA is 84.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in King and Queen County, VA have an average commute time of 36.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in King and Queen County, VA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$207,400

2020 Median

± $15,971

$183,200

2019 Median

± $21,657

In 2020, the median property value in King and Queen County, VA grew to to $207,400 from the previous year's value of $183,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in King and Queen County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In King and Queen County, VA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$65,385

Median Household Income

± $12,801

2.82k

Number of Households

± 376

In 2020, the median household income of the 2.82k households in King and Queen County, VA grew to $65,385 from the previous year's value of $63,982.

The following chart displays the households in King and Queen 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in King and Queen County, VA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In King and Queen County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

84.6%

2020 Homeownership

83.5%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 84.6% of the housing units in King and Queen County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in King and Queen County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

36.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in King and Queen County, VA have a longer commute time (36.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in King and Queen County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (8.14%)
Worked At Home (6.97%)

In 2020, 82.9% of workers in King and Queen County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.14%) and those who worked at home (6.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in King and Queen County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in King and Queen County, VA have 3 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.9% of the population of King and Queen County, VA has health coverage, with 55.6% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 8.79% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nottoway County and Bristol city have the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.5%). Additionally, King and Queen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.7%)

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Virginia

$4,218

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,361

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,677

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.12%

Uninsured

55.6%

Employer Coverage

10.9%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

8.79%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in King and Queen County, VA declined by 21.8% from 6.55% to 5.12%.

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