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Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 152,000 people living in Spotsylvania County, VA. That makes Spotsylvania County the 14th-most populous county in Virginia. It is home to 1.7% of people living in the state.

152K

population of Spotsylvania County, VA (2024)

1.7%

County share of the Virginia population (2024)

About 152,000 people lived in Spotsylvania County, VA in 2024.

Population estimates, 2000–2024

What are Spotsylvania County, VA’s age demographics?

Understanding the age demographics of Spotsylvania County, VA is essential for effective policy making and resource allocation. Age distribution data provides insights into the needs and priorities of different age groups within the community. In Spotsylvania County, VA, the population is divided into various age groups: 0-4 years, 5-9 years, 10-14 years, and so on. Comparing these demographics with national data can highlight differences or similarities, which can inform local strategies. Over the past decade, certain age groups in Spotsylvania County, VA may have shown growth or decline, indicating trends that could impact future planning. The current age demographics have potential implications for local policies, the economy, education, healthcare, and other sectors. Understanding these demographics is important for addressing the needs of the community effectively.
About 24,400 Spotsylvania County, VA residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 16% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 17.8% of Virginia’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 36,400 Spotsylvania County residents, or 24% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 21.6% of Virginia’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.

A higher share of Spotsylvania County, VA's population is aged under 18 than the US as a whole.

Population estimates by age group, (2024)

What are Spotsylvania County, VA’s racial and ethnic demographics?

Non-Hispanic white residents make up 59.5% of the Spotsylvania County, VA population, higher than the national share of 57.5%. Spotsylvania County, VA also has a larger share of people identifying as non-Hispanic Black or African American (18.5%) than the US overall (12.6%).
In contrast, Spotsylvania County’s Hispanic population accounts for 14.8%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Asian population makes up 3.2% of the county, compared with 6.5% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.

Spotsylvania County, VA has a higher share of a Hispanic population than Virginia as a whole.

Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)

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