Prince George County, Virginia

Quick answer: Prince George County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Prince George. Its estimated population in 2025 was 43,936, up 2.2% since 2020. It covers about 265 square miles of land.

Overview

Virginia has 95 counties, and Prince George County is one of them.[1] The county seat is Prince George.[2] The county was established in 1703.[2] The name comes from Prince George, Duke of Cumberland.[2]

Population of Prince George County

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Prince George County at 43,936 in July 2025, up 2.2% from the April 2020 base of 43,010.[1] That made it 41st of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 58th for growth since 2020.[1]

From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 1,835 births and 1,612 deaths, a natural increase of 223.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 38. Moves from abroad added 643.[1]

Geography

Prince George County covers 265.3 square miles of land and 16.5 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 76th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 166 people per square mile in 2025, so it is a mix of towns and countryside. Its geographic center lies near 37.19° N, 77.22° W.[3]

The county borders Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Dinwiddie County, the City of Hopewell, the City of Petersburg, Surry County and Sussex County.[4]

The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 26 named streams and 19 lakes and reservoirs in the county.[5]

Towns

Prince George County has no incorporated towns. Its communities are unincorporated and governed directly by the county.[6]

Frequently asked questions

What is the county seat of Prince George County?
Prince George.

What is the population of Prince George County?
About 43,936 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

How big is Prince George County?
About 265 square miles of land, plus 16.5 square miles of water.

References

• [1] U.S. Census Bureau, County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025 (Vintage 2025) – last checked 11/08/2026
• [2] Wikidata, Prince George County, Virginia (open data, CC0) – last checked 11/08/2026
• [3] U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files: Counties – last checked 11/08/2026
• [4] U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File (2024) – last checked 11/08/2026
• [5] U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names – last checked 11/08/2026
• [6] U.S. Census Bureau, City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025 – last checked 11/08/2026

Official website: www.princegeorgeva.org

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