Spotsylvania County, VA

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2023 Population

143,876

1.97% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.3

0.525% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.98%

5.09% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$109,576

4.29% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$375,000

7.17% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

71,229

1.28% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Spotsylvania County, VA had a population of 144k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $109,576. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Spotsylvania County, VA grew from 141,097 to 143,876, a 1.97% increase and its median household income grew from $105,068 to $109,576, a 4.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Spotsylvania County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.4%), Other (Hispanic) (5.79%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.51%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.34%).

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.

95.7% 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 2023, the median property value in Spotsylvania County, VA was $375,000, and the homeownership rate was 79.6%.

Most people in Spotsylvania County, VA drove alone to work, 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.

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Population & Diversity

Spotsylvania County, VA is home to a population of 144k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.81% of Spotsylvania County, VA residents were born outside of the country (14.1k people).

In 2023, there were 3.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.1k people) in Spotsylvania County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.33k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%

2023 Citizenship

96.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.7% of Spotsylvania County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Spotsylvania County, VA was 96.3%, 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)
90.1k ± 385
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.6k ± 739
Other (Hispanic)
8.33k ± 869

12.7%

Hispanic Population

18.3k people

12.7% of the people in Spotsylvania County, VA are hispanic (18.3k 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 Virginia.

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 Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

Foreign-Born Population

9.81%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.1k people

8.53%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

As of 2023, 9.81% of Spotsylvania County, VA residents (14.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Spotsylvania County, VA was 8.53%, 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-)
5,716 ± 561
Gulf War (1990s)
3,244 ± 400
Vietnam
2,579 ± 353

Spotsylvania County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Spotsylvania County, VA employs 71.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Spotsylvania County, VA were Public Administration (9,157 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,590 people), and Retail Trade (8,322 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($112,527), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($101,198), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($100,888).

Employment

Occupations

71.2k

2023 Value

± 2,069

1.28%

1 Year growth

± 4.04%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Spotsylvania County, VA grew at a rate of 1.28%, from 70.3k employees to 71.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spotsylvania County, VA, are Management Occupations (8,370 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,014 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,223 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

71.2k

2023 Value

± 2,069

1.28%

1 Year growth

± 4.04%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Spotsylvania County, VA grew at a rate of 1.28%, from 70.3k employees to 71.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spotsylvania County, VA, are Public Administration (9,157 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,590 people), and Retail Trade (8,322 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

$66,421

Median earning men ± $3,664

$43,430

Median earning women ± $2,118

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($118,018), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($99,028), and Information ($91,116).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($102,900), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,219), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,159).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

255
Construction
195
Other Services (except Public Administration)
182
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

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%), followed by 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

Occupational Therapist Assistant
4 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Spotsylvania County, VA was Occupational Therapist Assistant with 4 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2023, 0.988% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.986% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.72M), Bachelors Degree (1.5M), and Some college (1.37M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Spotsylvania County, VA was $375,000 in 2023, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $349,900 to $375,000, a 7.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Spotsylvania County, VA is 79.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

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

Median household income in Spotsylvania County, VA is $109,576. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Spotsylvania County, VA was Census Tract 201.05, Spotsylvania County, VA with a value of $160,977, followed by Census Tract 201.07, Spotsylvania County, VA and Census Tract 204.07, Spotsylvania County, VA, with respective values of $160,735 and $158,542.

In 2024, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Spotsylvania County, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.35%.

Housing

Property

$375,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,337

$40,850

Median Property Taxes

±$1,459

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

79.6%

Homeownership

2023

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.6% of the housing units in Spotsylvania County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 201.05, Spotsylvania County, VA
Census Tract 201.07, Spotsylvania County, VA
Census Tract 204.07, Spotsylvania County, VA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Spotsylvania County, VA was Census Tract 201.05, Spotsylvania County, VA with a value of $160,977, followed by Census Tract 201.07, Spotsylvania County, VA and Census Tract 204.07, Spotsylvania County, VA, with respective values of $160,735 and $158,542.

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

Household Income

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

$109,576

Median Household Income

± $3,565

51.3k

Number of Households

± 1,689

In 2023, the median household income of the 51.3k households in Spotsylvania County, VA grew to $109,576 from the previous year's value of $105,068.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Spotsylvania County, VA is from Virginia.

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.2%)
Worked At Home (15.1%)
Carpooled (10.2%)

In 2023, 71.2% of workers in Spotsylvania County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who carpooled to work (10.2%).

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.

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 (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 8.29% 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 2024, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Spotsylvania County, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.35%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

6.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spotsylvania County, VA (9.97k out of 143k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

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 2024, 10.1% of the children was living in poverty in Spotsylvania County, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.5%.

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

93.3% of the population of Spotsylvania County, VA has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 5.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Spotsylvania County, VA see 2,082 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.3% increase from the previous year (1,871 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2223 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 868 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 11.3% increase from the previous year (1,871 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% 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

6.69%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

5.15%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spotsylvania County, VA declined by 10.7% from 7.49% to 6.69%.

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 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48.5 in Spotsylvania County, VA.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 35.9% in Spotsylvania County, VA.

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