King George County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2010, there were 23,584 people, 9,411 households, and 4,525 families residing in the county. The population density
was 93 people per square mile (36/km²). There were 6,820 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 76.7% White
, 17.9% Black
or African American
, 0.5% Native American
, 1.2% Asian
, 0.1% Pacific Islander
, 0.8% from other races
, and 2.9% from two or more races. 3.3% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 6,091 households out of which 38.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples
living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 20.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.80% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 31.70% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 101.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $49,882, and the median income for a family was $55,160. Males had a median income of $38,600 versus $26,350 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $21,562. About 4.40% of families and 5.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.10% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.
is a member of this committee and prepares and serves the Bar-B-Que lunch for this event on Saturday.
The Fall Festival also includes a parade through town, a carnival, a craft fair, a car show, a dance, a 5-K run, and the Fall Festival Queen Pageant. The King George Fall Festival began in October 1959.
Census
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of 2010, there were 23,584 people, 9,411 households, and 4,525 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 93 people per square mile (36/km²). There were 6,820 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 76.7% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 17.9% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.5% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.2% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.1% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.8% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.9% from two or more races. 3.3% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 6,091 households out of which 38.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 20.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.80% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 31.70% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 101.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $49,882, and the median income for a family was $55,160. Males had a median income of $38,600 versus $26,350 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $21,562. About 4.40% of families and 5.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.10% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.
Festivals
The King George Fall Festival is held the second weekend of October in King George. All proceeds from this event go to support the King George Fire & Rescue. DECA (an Association of Marketing Students) at King George High SchoolKing George High School
King George High School is a high school in King George County, Virginia. It is and has been the only high school in the county since 1968 when the county's schools were integrated and Ralph Bunche High School was closed...
is a member of this committee and prepares and serves the Bar-B-Que lunch for this event on Saturday.
The Fall Festival also includes a parade through town, a carnival, a craft fair, a car show, a dance, a 5-K run, and the Fall Festival Queen Pageant. The King George Fall Festival began in October 1959.
Communities
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Jersey, Virginia Jersey is an unincorporated community in King George County, Virginia, United States.... King George, Virginia King George is a census-designated place in and the county seat of King George County, Virginia, United States, sometimes referred to as King George Courthouse because it is the location of the King George County Courthouse. The population as of the 2010 Census was 4,457... Ninde, Virginia Ninde is an unincorporated community in King George County, Virginia, United States.... Owens, Virginia Owens is a small unincorporated crossroads community at the intersection of Dahlgren Road, Windsor Drive, and Owens Drive in King George County, Virginia, United States. State Routes 206 and 218 meet at this intersection, with 206 going east towards U.S... Passapatanzy, Virginia Passapatanzy is a census-designated place in King George County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 1,283.... |
Port Conway, Virginia Port Conway is an unincorporated community on the north side of the Rappahannock River in King George County, in the Northern Neck of Virginia, in the United States... Rollins Fork, Virginia Rollins Fork is an unincorporated community in King George County, Virginia, United States.... Sealston, Virginia Sealston is an unincorporated community in King George County, Virginia, United States.... Shiloh, King George County, Virginia Shiloh is an unincorporated community in King George County, Virginia, United States.... Weedonville, Virginia Weedonville is an unincorporated community in King George County, Virginia, United States.... |
Notable residents
- James MadisonJames MadisonJames Madison, Jr. was an American statesman and political theorist. He was the fourth President of the United States and is hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” for being the primary author of the United States Constitution and at first an opponent of, and then a key author of the United...
, fourth President of the United States - Collette WolfeCollette WolfeCollette Wolfe is an American actress. She made her film debut with The Foot Fist Way in 2006, and later starred as Nell in Observe and Report . In September 2009, Wolfe was cast as series regular Jill in the NBC situation comedy 100 Questions. She currently has a recurring role as Kirsten in the...
, actress, grew up in King George, Virginia - Jermon BushrodJermon BushrodJermon Bushrod is an American football offensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League . He was the Saints' starting left tackle in the team's successful run to the Super Bowl XLIV Championship...
, offensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL), grew up in King George, Virginia
See also
- Caledon Natural AreaCaledon Natural AreaThe Caledon Natural Area is a state park located in King George, Virginia. The property was initially owned by the Alexander brothers, founders of the city of Alexandria, and was established in 1659 as Caledon Plantation. Ownership passed, in 1974, to the Commonwealth of Virginia...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in King George County, Virginia
- Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVANorthern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVAThe Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA is an American Viticultural Area in eastern portion of the state of Virginia. Wines made from grapes grown in Westmoreland, King George, Northumberland, Lancaster, and Richmond counties may use this appellation...