Prince Edward County


Prince Edward County, Virginia

111 South St
Farmville, VA 23901
Phone: (434) 392-5145
www.co.prince-edward.va.us

In south-central VA, southeast of Lynchburg; organized 1754 from Amelia County. Name Origin: For Prince Edward Augustus (1767-1820), son of George III (1738-1820) of England and father of Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

Area (sq mi):: 353.85 (land 352.76; water 1.09) Population per square mile: 58.00
Population 2005: 20,455 State rank: 78 Population change: 2000-20005 3.70%; 1990-2000 13.90% Population 2000: 19,720 (White 61.80%; Black or African American 35.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 31.50
Income 2000: per capita $14,510; median household $31,301; Population below poverty level: 18.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $16,275-$17,004
Unemployment (2004): 4.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.90% Median travel time to work: 25.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 28.80% Cities with population over 10,000: None
See other counties in Virginia.