King William County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, King William County, VA has a population of approximately 17,810 residents. The racial composition is about 76.1% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, and 2.3% from two or more races. The median household income is around $71,500, and the median age is 41.6 years. The county spans approximately 286 square miles and has a population density of about 62.3 people per square mile.

King William County, VA, features a median home value of approximately $285,000 as of 2023. The median rent is around $1,300 per month. Homeownership rate stands at roughly 82%, with a diverse mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and rural properties. The average property size is about 2,000 to 3,000 square feet. The area's housing market has experienced moderate annual growth of about 4% over recent years.

As of the latest update for 2023, King William County, VA, comprises several precincts for local elections. Key positions include the Board of Supervisors, School Board, and various constitutional offices such as Sheriff and Commonwealth's Attorney.

In the 2023 elections, the Board of Supervisors includes seats for five districts (Acquinton, Mangohick, Riverview, Aylett, and West Point). Some notable candidates are:

• District 1 (Acquinton): Incumbent Bob Ehrhart
• District 2 (Mangohick): Incumbent Stephen K. Greenwood
• District 5 (West Point): Jeffrey Walton

For the School Board, candidates include incumbents and newcomers vying for positions across the same districts.

Additional positions like Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer are also contested.

Voter turnout and participation in prior elections have been approximately 40-60%. Up-to-date statistics and candidate rosters can be verified on the county’s official election website or the Virginia Department of Elections site.

As of the latest data available, King William County, VA, shows that approximately 87.9% of residents aged 25 and older have attained at least a high school diploma. About 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. In comparison, the national averages are about 88.5% for high school diplomas and around 33.1% for bachelor's degrees or higher. Within Virginia, the state averages are roughly 90.8% for high school completion and approximately 39.6% for bachelor's degrees. While King William County's high school completion rate is close to the national average, the higher education attainment is somewhat lower than both state and national averages, indicating room for improvement in higher education in the area.

As of the latest data, King William County, VA has an employment rate that reflects its small population. The county's total labor force consists of approximately 8,400 individuals. The top industries in King William County include Education and Health Services (19%), Manufacturing (16%), and Retail Trade (11%).

When compared to national averages, King William County has a higher concentration of manufacturing jobs than the national average of around 8%. Education and Health Services also stack up similarly to the national average of approximately 23%. Virginia's state averages indicate around 17% for Education and Health Services and 9% for Manufacturing, making King William County more manufacturing-focused than the state as a whole.

Overall, employment trends in King William County align closely with state trends but show a higher emphasis on manufacturing compared to national figures.

As of the most recent data, King William County, VA, has a median household income of approximately $72,500. Comparatively, the median household income for the state of Virginia is around $76,456, and for the United States, it's approximately $68,703.

Below is a statistics table summarizing these figures:

From this data, King William County's median household income is slightly below the state average but above the national average.

King William County, VA, has relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. According to the most recent data available:

• The overall crime rate is approximately 12 per 1,000 residents.
• Violent crime rate is around 2.5 per 1,000 residents.
• Property crime rate is about 9.5 per 1,000 residents.

The following table provides a snapshot of various crime types in King William County:

These figures are indicative and should be referenced against the most current local law enforcement reports for accuracy.