King and Queen County, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 124th-largest in Virginia

The population of King and Queen County, Virginia is 6,676 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 124th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $72,851, the median home value is $240,900, and the median age is 49.0.

The population of King and Queen County has declined 3.3% since 2010 (6,976 → 6,747), a -0.24% annualized rate.

King and Queen County within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,676

Population

-0.24%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$72,851

Median Income

$240,900

Median Home Value

King and Queen County covers 315 sq mi of land at 21.2 people per square mile.

About King and Queen County, VA

King and Queen County is a county in Virginia with a population of 6,676. It ranks #124 among counties in Virginia by population. The median age is 49.0, older than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income in King and Queen County is $72,851, near the US median of $74,580. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $240,900, with monthly rent averaging $982. The homeownership rate of 77.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in King and Queen County reflects 19.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 36.3 minutes each way.

King and Queen County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of King and Queen County had a population of 6,976 in 2010 and 6,747 in 2024, a -3.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,089 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.22%.

6,747

Population (2024)

6,976

Population (2010)

7,089

Peak (2015)

-0.22%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,976	-	-	estimate
2011	6,986	+10	+0.14%	estimate
2012	7,008	+22	+0.31%	estimate
2013	7,029	+21	+0.30%	estimate
2014	7,084	+55	+0.78%	estimate
2015	7,089	+5	+0.07%	estimate
2016	7,059	-30	-0.42%	estimate
2017	7,010	-49	-0.69%	estimate
2018	7,033	+23	+0.33%	estimate
2019	7,011	-22	-0.31%	estimate
2020	6,589	-422	-6.02%	estimate
2021	6,672	+83	+1.26%	estimate
2022	6,721	+49	+0.73%	estimate
2023	6,746	+25	+0.37%	estimate
2024	6,747	+1	+0.01%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	66.8%
Black or African American	23.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

49.0

Median Age

49.6%

Female

50.4%

Male

23.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

4.6%

15–19

4.5%

20–24

2.1%

25–34

10.9%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

14.7%

55–59

10.5%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

15.6%

75–84

6.6%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 15.2% · Seniors (65+): 23.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,851$-18,123 vs state
Mean household income	$88,368
Per-capita income	$39,622
Poverty rate	11.0%+4.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	59.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.1%

Construction

12.7%

Manufacturing

11.7%

Finance & real estate

9.1%

Retail trade

8.2%

Public administration

6.9%

Education & health care

6.4%

Agriculture

6.1%

The largest employment sector in King and Queen County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

77.9%

Public transit

11.2%

Work from home

36.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$240,900$-119,800 vs state

Median home value

$982

Median rent

77.4%

Homeownership rate

3,485

Total housing units

80.7%

Occupied

19.3%

Vacant

22.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.0%

With health insurance

89.8%

With broadband internet

23.0%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

16.3%

With a disability

98.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.0%

High School+

19.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

King and Queen County, Virginia has a population of 6,676 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 124th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 21 people per square mile.

The population of King and Queen County has declined 3.3% since 2010 (6,976 → 6,747), a -0.24% annualized rate.

The median household income in King and Queen County, Virginia is $72,851, with mean (average) household income of $88,368 and per-capita income of $39,622. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In King and Queen County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.8%), Black or African American (23.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in King and Queen County, Virginia is 49.0 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

The median home value in King and Queen County is $240,900 and median monthly rent is $982. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,485 total housing units, 19.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in King and Queen County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with King and Queen County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.