County profile · Virginia
Prince Edward County, VA market data
How Prince Edward County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 22,391
- +2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 7,641
- Median household income
- $56,315
- +19.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $216,600
- Jobs located here
- 8,275
- Highest market score
- 74
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #153 of 1,771 scored counties
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What this means
Prince Edward County has an estimated 22,391 people and 7,641 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Prince Edward County grew 2.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Prince Edward County is $56,315, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 19.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Prince Edward County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Of the business types scored in Prince Edward County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (74); auto repair shops (74); and auto repair and car care businesses (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #153 of 1,771 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for auto repair shops (33% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Prince Edward County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Prince Edward County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 74 | #153 of 1,771 | 5 | 6.5 | $2M | 121 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 74 | #226 of 2,378 | 11 | 14.4 | $674K | 152 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 70 | #364 of 2,401 | 22 | 28.8 | $337K | 125 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 63 | #547 of 2,200 | 7 | 9.2 | $862K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 53 | #1,021 of 2,272 | 14 | 18.3 | $1.5M | 116 | 9 |
| Pizza | 47 | #1,144 of 2,090 | 6 | 7.9 | $4.3M | 84 | 14 |
| Funeral homes | 46 | #828 of 1,472 | 5 | 6.5 | $256K | 38 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 45 | #1,113 of 1,889 | 6 | 7.9 | $4.3M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 39 | #1,511 of 2,088 | 8 | 10.5 | $582K | 88 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #1,398 of 1,886 | 7 | 9.2 | $1.1M | 112 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 37 | #1,643 of 2,210 | 22 | 28.8 | $594K | 67 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 35 | #1,583 of 2,087 | 17 | 22.2 | $768K | 60 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 35 | #1,716 of 2,057 | 14 | 18.3 | $1.4M | 57 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 35 | #1,810 of 2,358 | 25 | 32.7 | $961K | 40 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 34 | #1,412 of 1,707 | 8 | 10.5 | $2.4M | 51 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 32 | #1,686 of 2,063 | 9 | 11.8 | $2.8M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 32 | #1,794 of 2,222 | 16 | 20.9 | $1.6M | 52 | 14 |
| Real estate | 31 | #2,046 of 2,229 | 29 | 38.0 | Index only | 84 | 14 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #2,037 of 2,405 | 87 | 113.9 | $293K | 79 | 35 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 30 | #2,100 of 2,394 | 69 | 90.3 | $111K | 73 | 20 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 29 | #2,159 of 2,385 | 36 | 47.1 | $169K | 79 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 28 | #2,013 of 2,402 | 22 | 28.8 | $1.9M | 57 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 28 | #2,079 of 2,176 | 26 | 34.0 | Index only | 74 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 26 | #2,179 of 2,405 | 47 | 61.5 | $543K | 82 | 19 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 24 | #1,499 of 1,656 | 9 | 11.8 | $853K | 48 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 22 | #2,188 of 2,339 | 22 | 28.8 | $276K | 64 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 21 | #2,021 of 2,261 | 16 | 20.9 | $2.7M | 34 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 19 | #1,245 of 1,328 | 7 | 9.2 | $868K | 52 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $1.9M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $1.2M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $1.2M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $1.9M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $4.8M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $14.2M | 152 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $3.4M | 115 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $2.6M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | Index only | 63 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $2M | 231 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $1.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $9.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Prince Edward County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.4M | $970 | 101 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $24M | $3,145 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $25.5M | $3,338 | 82 |
| Groceries | $42.5M | $5,562 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.1M | $795 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3M | $399 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.7M | $609 | 62 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.7M | $1,005 | 78 |
| Pets | $6M | $790 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.1M | $1,709 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $20.4M | $2,669 | 136 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.3M | $2,531 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.1M | $1,328 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $105.2M | $13,773 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Prince Edward County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 22,391+2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 7,641
- Median age
- 34.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 58%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 350 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 63
- Median household income
- $56,315+19.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,641
- Median home value
- $216,600
- Jobs located here
- 8,275
- Daytime population
- 21,661Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Prince Edward County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Prince Edward County at 22,391 people in 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,641 households. Median household income rose 19.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Prince Edward County, VA spend?
Households in Prince Edward County spend about $105.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $42.5M on groceries and $25.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Prince Edward County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Prince Edward County, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Prince Edward County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (74); auto repair shops (74); and auto repair and car care businesses (70). Prince Edward County ranks #153 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Prince Edward County, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Prince Edward County is $56,315 a year, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $216,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Prince Edward County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for auto repair shops (33% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in Prince Edward County, each ranked against other counties.
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