Prince William ranks amongest nation's richest
Prince William County is among the nation’s 25 richest.
Forbes.com recently put out its short list and Prince William came in 14th.
According to Forbes, the median household income in Prince William, with a population of 358,719, was $88,876 in 2008.
Prince William Chairman Corey A. Stewart said he wasn’t surprised at the ranking and said the county is moving up.
“The last time I think we were number 19,” Stewart said.
Stewart said he wouldn’t be surprised if more recent numbers showed Prince William with an even higher rating.
“We’ve got a lower unemployment rate and a more stable economy than other parts of the country,” Stewart said.
Ranking in the 14th spot was good news for the county, Stewart said.
“It’s an indication that the county is finally finding its place, and retailers in particular are beginning to catch on and that’s why you’ve had this explosion in new high-end retail in Prince William County,” Stewart said.
Stewart cited low taxes, a well-educated work force and a pro-business climate for the county’s five-spot jump on the list.
“All the pieces are there to make this Prince William’s decade,” Stewart said.
Citing the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau, Forbes reported that Stafford County, with a population of 120,219, ranked 12th on the list, with a median income of $89,536.
Fairfax County is the second richest county in the country with roughly 1 million people and a median income of $106,785.
Loudoun County came in number one with a median in come of $110,643 for its population of 277,433.
With a median income of $96,390 and a population of 204,899, Arlington County lined up at number 9 on the Forbes list.
The City of Alexandria, with a population of 140,657, ranked 23rd on the list with a median income of $85,135.
Charles County in Maryland ranked 21 on the list.
According to the Census Bureau, the average median income in Virginia is $61,210.
Manassas Bureau Chief Keith Walker can be reached at 703-369-6751.
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