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.
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 : | 05:40:43 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 53 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.65% (2010-2020) |
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.
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Prince George County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prince George County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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- Official Website
Official website of Prince George County
Prince George County has 7 neighbours.
- Charles City County county in Virginia, United States
- Colonial Heights independent city in Virginia, United States
- Dinwiddie County county in Virginia, United States
- Hopewell independent city in Virginia, United States
- Petersburg independent city in Virginia, United States
- Surry County county in Virginia, United States
- Sussex County county in Virginia, United States
- 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 |
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, .
List
- John Stark Ravenscroft (American bishop) he was born in 17/05/1772
- Richard L. Brewer, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 27/05/1864
- Jesse Lee (American clergyman) he was born in 12/03/1758
- Alexander R. Hobbs he was born in 05/04/1852
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |
