Spotsylvania County, VA Demographics
What is the population of Spotsylvania County?
There are 169,748 residents in Spotsylvania County, with a median age of 39. Of this, 49.6% are males and 50.4% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.63% of the resident pool in Spotsylvania County, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.5%. Additionally, 3.86% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 148,123 people in Spotsylvania County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 169,748 | 2.9% |
| Male Population | 84,194 | 2.8% |
| Female Population | 85,554 | 3.0% |
Male Population 49.6%
Female Population 50.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 150,455 | 1.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,737 | 10.0% |
| Not Citizen | 6,556 | 16.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.63%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.5%
Not Citizen 3.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 344 | -0.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,405 | -12.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,338 | 8.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,825 | 3.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 148,123 | 3.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.2%
Moved from Same County 3.81%
Moved from Same State 5.56%
Moved from Different State 2.28%
Same House as Last Year 88.15%
What are the employment statistics in Spotsylvania County?
White-collar workers make up 79.64% of the working population in Spotsylvania County, while blue-collar employees account for 20.36%. There are also 14,792 entrepreneurs in Spotsylvania County (8.83% of the workforce); 102,904 workers employed in private companies (61.41%); and 38,836 people working in governmental institutions (23.17%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 133,460 | 104.4% |
| Blue Collar | 34,120 | 105.0% |
White Collar 79.64%
Blue Collar 20.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 14,792 | 100.6% |
| Private Companies | 102,904 | 103.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 38,836 | 108.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 11,048 | 106.0% |
Self Employees 8.83%
Private Companies 61.41%
Governmental Workers 23.17%
Not for Profit Companies 6.59%
How many households are there in Spotsylvania County?
There are a total of 61,223 households in Spotsylvania County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 74.31% of these Spotsylvania County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.69%. Additionally, 35.34% of households have children and 64.66% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 61,223 | 4.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -26.4% |
| Family Households | 45,494 | 3.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 15,729 | 6.6% |
Family Households 74.31%
Non-Family Households 25.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 21,638 | 5.5% |
| Households without Children | 39,585 | 3.2% |
Households with Children 35.34%
Households without Children 64.66%
What are the median and average incomes in Spotsylvania County?
The average annual household income in Spotsylvania County is $130,953, while the median household income sits at $108,072 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $115,878, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $141,362. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $73,378 and $69,222, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $130,953 | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income | $108,072 | -1.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 11,481 | -3.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 155,578 | 3.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Spotsylvania County?
There are 64,651 housing units in Spotsylvania County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1997. Of the 61,223 occupied housing units in Spotsylvania County, 81.12% are owner-occupied, while 18.88% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $372,250. In general, housing costs reach $1,576 per month in Spotsylvania County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 64,651 | 2.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1997 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,327 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 811 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,417 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,569 | -8.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,028 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11,900 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14,777 | -1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16,264 | 4.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 9,082 | 8.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,476 | 82.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 61,223 | 4.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 49,663 | 4.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11,560 | 2.6% |
Owner Occupied 81.12%
Renter Occupied 18.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 37,249 | 4.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 12,414 | 2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $372,250 | 6.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $336,150 | 7.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,576 | -3.2% |
With Mortgage 75%
Without Mortgage 25%
What is the level of education in Spotsylvania County?
Approximately 35.67% of the population in Spotsylvania County holds a high school degree (that's 45,905 residents), while 21.82% have attained a college certificate (28,083 locals) and 19.46% have a bachelor's degree (25,039 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,286 | 11.5% |
| Some High School | 45,905 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 28,083 | -14.8% |
| Associate Degree | 9,467 | 2.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25,039 | 4.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,901 | 3.2% |
No High School 3.33%
Some High School 35.67%
Some College 21.82%
Associate Degree 7.36%
Bachelor's Degree 19.46%
Graduate Degree 12.36%
What is the marital status of Spotsylvania County residents?
A total of 38,322 people in Spotsylvania County have never been married (which represents 27.59% of the total population), while 79,302 of them are wedded (57.09%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,529 (1.82%) and 11,875 (8.55%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 38,322 | 3.2% |
| Married | 79,302 | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2,529 | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 6,869 | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11,875 | -3.0% |
Never Married 27.59%
Married 57.09%
Separated 1.82%
Widowed 4.95%
Divorced 8.55%
What are the most common means of transportation in Spotsylvania County?
The top three means of transportation people in Spotsylvania County use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 67,482 residents commute by car, 1,096 prefer going to work by railroad and 640 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 67,482 | -0.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 87 | -53.7% |
| Railroad | 1,096 | -8.9% |
| Bicycle | 25 | 31.6% |
| Motorcycle | 127 | 8.6% |
| TaxiCab | 12 | -85.0% |
| Walk | 640 | -12.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Spotsylvania County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22551 | 23,366 | 8,113 | $106,497 | $143,564 |
| 22553 | 16,960 | 5,660 | $131,416 | $152,400 |
| 22508 | 15,608 | 6,099 | $113,733 | $140,265 |
| 23015 | 4,384 | 1,590 | $109,648 | $127,501 |
| 23024 | 10,770 | 4,131 | $96,738 | $122,833 |
| 22534 | 3,337 | 1,128 | $105,625 | $111,748 |
| 22407 | 64,273 | 22,388 | $105,218 | $123,181 |
| 22408 | 31,050 | 12,114 | $114,598 | $126,132 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.