King and Queen County Demographics

A map of King and Queen County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,435	4,460	66.2%	67.5%
Black	1,463	1,561	21.9%	23.6%
Multiracial	476	278	7.1%	4.2%
Hispanic	221	182	3.3%	2.8%
Native American/Other	95	104	1.4%	1.6%
Asian	5	23	0.1%	0.3%

King and Queen County, Virginia has an estimated population of 6,695, a slight increase from the 6,608 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 21.9% Black, 7.1% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of King and Queen County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

King and Queen has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In King and Queen County, that probability was 48.6% in 2020 and 50.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

King and Queen County is ranked the 123rd most populous county in Virginia, out of 133 counties. King and Queen County was ranked the 125th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

King and Queen County's White Population

4,435 residents of King and Queen County, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in King and Queen County is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. King and Queen County ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, King and Queen County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of King and Queen County's population has decreased from 67.5% to 66.2%.

King and Queen County is more White than neighboring Essex County (53.2% White), Richmond County (60.1% White), and Charles City County (44.6% White). King and Queen County is less White than neighboring King William County (76.4% White), and New Kent County (75.7% White).

King and Queen County's Black Population

1,463 residents of King and Queen County, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in King and Queen County is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. King and Queen County ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, King and Queen County's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Black residents' share of King and Queen County's population has decreased from 23.6% to 21.9%.

King and Queen County is more Black than neighboring King William County (15% Black), and New Kent County (13.2% Black). King and Queen County is less Black than neighboring Essex County (36.8% Black), Richmond County (26.8% Black), and Charles City County (40.5% Black).

King and Queen County's Asian Population

5 residents of King and Queen County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in King and Queen County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. King and Queen County ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, King and Queen County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 78.3%. Asian residents' share of King and Queen County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

King and Queen County is less Asian than neighboring King William County (0.6% Asian), Essex County (1% Asian), New Kent County (1.3% Asian), Richmond County (0.6% Asian), and Charles City County (1.1% Asian).

King and Queen County's Hispanic Population

221 residents of King and Queen County, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in King and Queen County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. King and Queen County ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, King and Queen County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Hispanic residents' share of King and Queen County's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.3%.

King and Queen County is more Hispanic than neighboring Charles City County (2.1% Hispanic). King and Queen County is less Hispanic than neighboring Essex County (4.6% Hispanic), New Kent County (3.8% Hispanic), and Richmond County (7.5% Hispanic).

King and Queen County's Native American/Other Population

95 residents of King and Queen County, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in King and Queen County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. King and Queen County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, King and Queen County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of King and Queen County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

King and Queen County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Essex County (1% Native American/Other), New Kent County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Richmond County (0.7% Native American/Other). King and Queen County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charles City County (6% Native American/Other).

King and Queen County's Multiracial Population

476 residents of King and Queen County, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in King and Queen County is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. King and Queen County ranks 56th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, King and Queen County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.2%. Multiracial residents' share of King and Queen County's population has increased from 4.2% to 7.1%.

King and Queen County is more Multiracial than neighboring King William County (3.3% Multiracial), Essex County (3.4% Multiracial), New Kent County (5.1% Multiracial), Richmond County (4.2% Multiracial), and Charles City County (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.