Spotsylvania, VA Demographics
What is the population of Spotsylvania?
There are 40,319 residents in Spotsylvania, with a median age of 39. Of this, 50.87% are males and 49.13% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.85% of the resident pool in Spotsylvania, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.7%. Additionally, 2.45% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 34,836 people in Spotsylvania currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 40,319 | 4.0% |
| Male Population | 20,510 | 4.5% |
| Female Population | 19,808 | 3.4% |
Male Population 50.87%
Female Population 49.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 37,034 | 4.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,298 | -2.3% |
| Not Citizen | 987 | 1.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.85%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.7%
Not Citizen 2.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 160 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,109 | -6.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,312 | 11.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 666 | 39.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 34,836 | 3.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.4%
Moved from Same County 5.26%
Moved from Same State 5.77%
Moved from Different State 1.66%
Same House as Last Year 86.91%
What are the employment statistics in Spotsylvania?
White-collar workers make up 78.31% of the working population in Spotsylvania, while blue-collar employees account for 21.69%. There are also 3,433 entrepreneurs in Spotsylvania (9.05% of the workforce); 23,462 workers employed in private companies (61.82%); and 8,788 people working in governmental institutions (23.16%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 29,720 | 101.0% |
| Blue Collar | 8,233 | 101.0% |
White Collar 78.31%
Blue Collar 21.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,433 | 94.6% |
| Private Companies | 23,462 | 99.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,788 | 112.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,269 | 83.0% |
Self Employees 9.05%
Private Companies 61.82%
Governmental Workers 23.16%
Not for Profit Companies 5.98%
How many households are there in Spotsylvania?
There are a total of 13,771 households in Spotsylvania, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 78.03% of these Spotsylvania households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.97%. Additionally, 35.74% of households have children and 64.25% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 13,771 | 6.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -25.9% |
| Family Households | 10,745 | 6.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,025 | 6.4% |
Family Households 78.03%
Non-Family Households 21.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,922 | 7.2% |
| Households without Children | 8,848 | 6.3% |
Households with Children 35.74%
Households without Children 64.25%
What are the median and average incomes in Spotsylvania?
The average annual household income in Spotsylvania is $145,261, while the median household income sits at $118,956 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $123,130, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $160,882. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $79,138 and $79,016, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $145,261 | 6.5% |
| Median Household Income | $118,956 | 9.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,879 | -6.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 36,985 | 4.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Spotsylvania?
There are 14,597 housing units in Spotsylvania, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1997. Of the 13,771 occupied housing units in Spotsylvania, 84.72% are owner-occupied, while 15.28% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.94% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $421,050. In general, housing costs reach $1,786 per month in Spotsylvania.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 14,597 | 5.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1997 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 226 | -14.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 88 | 23.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 317 | 29.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 471 | -13.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,548 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,392 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,273 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,454 | 9.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,353 | 14.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 476 | 28.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,771 | 6.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,667 | 8.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,104 | -4.8% |
Owner Occupied 84.72%
Renter Occupied 15.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,626 | 9.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,041 | 7.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $421,050 | 9.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $336,150 | 13.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,786 | 4.0% |
With Mortgage 73.94%
Without Mortgage 26.06%
What is the level of education in Spotsylvania?
Approximately 38.18% of the population in Spotsylvania holds a high school degree (that's 11,683 residents), while 23.66% have attained a college certificate (7,239 locals) and 17.79% have a bachelor's degree (5,444 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 778 | 3.9% |
| Some High School | 11,683 | 3.7% |
| Some College | 7,239 | -9.4% |
| Associate Degree | 2,156 | 2.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,444 | 2.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,302 | 6.1% |
No High School 2.54%
Some High School 38.18%
Some College 23.66%
Associate Degree 7.05%
Bachelor's Degree 17.79%
Graduate Degree 10.79%
What is the marital status of Spotsylvania residents?
A total of 9,418 people in Spotsylvania have never been married (which represents 28.57% of the total population), while 19,199 of them are wedded (58.24%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 448 (1.36%) and 2,160 (6.55%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,418 | -0.8% |
| Married | 19,199 | 7.4% |
| Separated | 448 | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1,740 | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 2,160 | -10.1% |
Never Married 28.57%
Married 58.24%
Separated 1.36%
Widowed 5.28%
Divorced 6.55%
What are the most common means of transportation in Spotsylvania?
The top three means of transportation people in Spotsylvania use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 15,455 residents commute by car, 150 prefer going to work by walking and 80 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 15,455 | -3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9 | -10.0% |
| Railroad | 80 | 86.0% |
| Motorcycle | 66 | 57.1% |
| TaxiCab | 12 | 33.3% |
| Walk | 150 | -9.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Spotsylvania by zipcode?
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.