KING GEORGE COUNTY COMMUNITYPROFILE

LOCATION/HISTORY

King George County, formed from Richmond County in 1720 and renamed in honor of King George 1, is part of the rapidly growing Fredericksburg Region. The County is located in the northern area of what is known as Virginia's urban crescent, bounded on the north by the Potomac River and on the south by the Rappahannock River. The County covers 183 square miles with a geographic center of approximately 77 degrees, 29 minutes West longitude and 38 degrees, 18 minutes North latitude.

QUALITY OF LIFE

King George County offers a highly desirable and affordable lifestyle in a rural setting, with easy access to the wide variety of amenities. The County's coastal plain location provides a striking natural beauty. The rivers, acres of natural landscape and historical resources of the County provide a range of recreational and cultural activities. King George County offers excellent public schools, affordable housing, and a low crime rate.

GEOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS

Acreage 112,640 Square Miles 183 Physiography Coastal Plain Topography Flat to gently rolling Elevations Sea level to 200+ feet Drainage Potomac, Rappahannock

CLIMATE

Annual Average temperature 56 degrees Average Summer temperature 74 degrees Average Winter temperature 38 degrees Annual Average rainfall 40.0 inches Annual Average snowfall 16.0 inches ~1~ POPULATION

1980 10,543 1990 13,527 2000 (est.) 26,600 Median Age 33.3 years ECONOMY

Local economic activity as measured in terms of retail sales has grown from $42 million in 1992 to $47 million in 1996. Median family income is $38,210 for 1990, up 85% from 1980 representing a 6% increase in real dollars. Assessed value of taxable real estate for 1998 is $836 million. The market value of agricultural products sold in 1992 was an estimated $5 million with corn, soybeans, wheat and beef cattle being the major agricultural components of the County. EMPLOYMENT

The primary employment sectors in King George County are federal civilian government, services, trade and manufacturing. The major employer is the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSWC) (Note: add Dahlgren Division here and in Major Employers Overview below???), which provides employment for over 3,400 civilian personnel. In addition to the base operations of NAVSWC, the Naval Space Surveillance Center, Naval Space Command, and the Aegis Training Center have assisted in attracting over 70 high tech software engineering firms to the County. Average weekly salary in King George County for the 3 rd quarter of 1996 was $574. As of September, 1997, the total civilian labor force within the County stood at 8,295, with an annual average unemployment rate of 3.4% for 1997.

Employment by manufacturing and non-manufacturing Segments (3 rdquarter1997)

Federal Government 45.8% Services 26.9% Local/State Government 7.7% Retail Trade 5.8% Trans., Con., & Pub. Utilities 4.3% Construction 3.8% Manufacturing 3.2% Finance, Ins. And R. Estate 1.3% Wholesale Trade 1.2%

The total labor force within a 30-minute commute zone of King George County is 2 estimated to be 67,000 and over 1,496,000 more in a 60-minute commute zone. Virginia is a right-to-work state. Several state and local programs are available to assist business expansion within the region.

MAJOR EMPLOYERS OVERVIEW INTERNATIONAL Company (Origin) Product Description Emp. Naval Surface Warfare Center Military-Navy weapons systems R&D F King George County School Board Schools E TRACOR Corporation Computer programming services D Logicon/Syscon, Inc. Computer integrated systems design D EG&G Services, Inc. Engineers-Consulting D Computer Sciences Corporation Computer programming services D Synetics Corporation Computer programming services D White Packing Company, Inc. Meat Packing C King George County Government Government Offices-County C Heritage Hall Nursing Homes C Greenhost, Inc. Greenhouse for floral products B SEI Birchwood, Inc. Electric power generation B CACI Computer programming services B Planning Consultants, Inc. (PCI) Computer programming services B NSWC Federal Credit Union Credit Unions, Federally Chartered A Integrated Microcomputer Systs. Computer programming services A Logicon Tactical Services Computer programming services A Solite Corporation Sand & gravel A U.S.A. Waste, Inc. Landfill A

Employment Code A = 25-49 B =50-99 C = 100-149 D = 150-349 E =350-549 F = 550+

COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Churches - 26 Protestant churches and one Catholic church. Lodging - Four hotels/motels with a total of 130 rooms. Library - 50,867 total volumes. Recreation - four swimming pools, ten tennis courts, eight ball fields, basketball courts, golf course, two pavilions with picnic tables to accommodate 100 persons each. King George Citizen Center - 10,000 square foot multi-purpose community center available for meetings, senior citizen activities, dances and recreational programs. Athletics - Adult and youth year-round programs include: basketball, soccer, football, gymnastics, volleyball, sports camps, aerobics, karate, and dance instruction. Parks - Two state parks; Caledon Natural Area (2,579 acres) provides a spectacular bald eagle nesting area. Land End Wildlife Preserve (430 acres) provides a Canadian geese refuge. There are also two local parks; Barnesfield (165 acres with facilities) and Wayside (10 passive acres).

3 Accessibility to both the Potomac and the Rappahannock Rivers provide endless opportunity for water sports. Major amusement parks include Paramount's Kings Dominion (within 30 minutes), Busch Gardens and Water Country U.S.A. (within 2 hours). (Note: should add Westmoreland State Park??)

HEALTH AND MEDICAL

Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg (18 miles), one of Virginia's leading medical centers, is a new 308-bed full service regional facility providing excellent healthcare. It features a 24-hour emergency room, surgical and critical care divisions, and a dialysis unit. Heritage Hall, a state-licensed nursing home located in the County has 130 beds. Seven doctors and three dentists have practices in King George. Emergency transport service is provided by the Dahlgren Rescue Squad through its two locations and by Clare Ambulance Service. The Public Health Department offers immunizations, pediatric and orthopedic services, and pregnancy tests. The department also performs soil studies, tests water samples as part of its clinical/environmental program, and issues sewerage disposal permits. TRANSPORTATION

HIGHWAYS

Interstate 95, located 18 miles to the west, provides a six lane north-south transportation route from Northern Maine to Southern Florida. North-south travel in the County is supplemented by U.S. Route 301. East-west links are provided by Virginia Primary Route 3 and Route 218. Other primary local roads include Routes 205 and 206. The County has convenient connections to Interstate 66 in Northern Virginia, Interstate 81 in the Shenandoah Valley, and Interstate 64 to the Port of Hampton Roads.

AIR SERVICE

Richmond International Airport, located within a 1-hour drive from King George County, provides commercial air service, freight and charter service. Three additional major airports: Dulles International Airport, in Northern Virginia, Ronald Reagan National Airport, in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore-Washington International Airport are located within a 75-90-minute drive. Shannon Airport, a general aviation (15 miles west) provides charter, corporate and commuter services and facilities. The airport has a 3,000 foot paved runway and FAA approved lighting. In 2000, the nearby Stafford Regional Airport will become operational and expand the County's corporate, commuter and air freight service. The new facility will serve as a reliever airport for Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan National Airport.

4 RAIL

CSX Transportation, with over 20,000 miles in its system, provides Class 1 freight and piggyback rail service to King George County. Amtrak provides regularly scheduled passenger rail service to points North and South, with connections for nationwide travel. The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) operates weekday commuter rail service to Washington, D.C.

PORTS

A 12 foot navigable channel in the Rappahannock River and a 24 foot channel in the Potomac River are directly accessible from King George County. Deep water river ports are located in Alexandria on the Potomac River, and Richmond and Hopewell on the James River. Worldwide export markets are served by the Port of Hampton Roads, the largest natural harbor in the world and the nation's number one export harbor. Excellent seaport facilities are also available at Baltimore, Maryland, which is within 90 minutes of King George County.

TRUCKING & DELIVERY SERVICES

King George County is located in a very competitive trucking market with more than 20 major lines authorized for interstate shipping. Delivery services such as: Airborne, Emery, Federal Express, Purolator and United Parcel Service serve regional airports and provide worldwide shipping.

EDUCATION

1996/97 Enrollment Teachers Ratio Elementary 1311 89 15:1 Middle School 660 51 13:1 High School 823 64 13:1

Number of High School Graduates (1996/97): 155 Percentage continuing education: 75%

INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Community Colleges - Rappahannock Community College, which offers classes in the County, Germanna Community College, Northem Virginia Community College and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Colleges - Mary Washington College, located in Fredericksburg (18 miles), offers both undergraduate and graduate studies. Universities - Strayer University, George Mason University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University, and the University of Richmond. Old Dominion 5 University offers interactive telecourses at Germanna Community College leading to degrees in Engineering Technology, and Information Systems. In addition, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahigren Division offers undergraduate and graduate courses from numerous universities and the National Technological University, via live instruction, satellite and video teleconferencing ranging from engineering to public administration.

VOCATIONAL/INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

King George Public Schools provide vocational education curriculum geared to meet the needs of the business base. Industrial Training Section of the Virginia Department of Economic Development will prepare and coordinate an industrial training program tailored to meet the specific needs of industries seeking to increase their employment, including: providing training equipment and facilities, instructors, and assistance in recruiting prospective trainees.

NATURAL RESOURCES

Forests - The County has 73,000 acres of forest land. Most of the forests contain hardwoods: oak, hickory and southern yellow pine.

Minerals - The sedimentary rocks of the Coastal Plain are overlain by a veneer of sand, clay, gravel, and marl. Large deposits of sand and gravel, for commercial purposes and for road construction, underlie many areas of the County.

Water - The flat-lying Coastal Plain has a large quantity of good quality artesian water in its unconsolidated sediments. As a result, the present water demand in King George is supplied almost entirely by groundwater resources. FINANCE

There are three banks located in King George; King George State Bank, and two branches of First Virginia Bank. Bank assets range from $39 million to 2.2 billion. NAVSWC provides a credit union with assets over $60 million.

The King George County Industrial Development Authority issues Industrial Development Revenue Bonds. The County participates in the Rappahannock Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) Small Business Administration 504 loan program.

6 EMERGENCY SERVICES

King George County is served by the 911 system. Protection is provided by the King George Sheriff Department which employs 14 sworn deputies. Five State Police officers are assigned to the area.

The County is served by two volunteer fire departments that operate from three stations. The Dahlgren Volunteer Rescue Squad has two stations and 50 trained volunteer medical personnel including paramedic, cardiac, and emergency medical technicians. The squad also has four paid staff. ELECTRICITY

Reliable, cost-effective electric power is supplied in King George through Virginia Power and two distribution companies, Northern Neck and Rappahannock Electric Cooperatives, that are members of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative.

(INSERT WATER AND SEWER INFORMATION HERE. To be provided by King George Utility Department)

LOCAL TAXES ON MANUFACTURERS - 1997 TAX YEAR

Real Estate Nominal Tax Rate Assessment Ratio .75 100%

Machinery Value Used for Nominal Tax Assessment Effective Tax & Tools Tax Purposes Rate/$100 Ratio Rates/$100 Cost $2.50 20% .50

Automobiles Value Used for Nominal Tax Assessment & Trucks Tax Purposes Rate/$100 Ratio Retail Value/ $3.10 100% of average trade-in NADA COMMUNICATIONS

Telecommunications - GTE; Wireless - GTE Wireless, Bell Atlantic Mobile, Cellular One; Intemet Service Provider - Crosslink. Digital switching and fiber optics provide high capacity, simultaneous transmission of voice/data/video.

Newspapers - The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg (moming daily); The Joumal, King George (weekly).

7 Radio - WVFA/WBQB AM-FM; WFLS AM-FM; WGRQ FM. Also receive Washington and Richmond stations.

Television - Reception of stations from Metropolitan Washington, Richmond and Baltimore, including all major networks. Western Shore Cable provides 52 channels.

Parcel - Emory Worldwide; Federal Express, UPS, U.S. Mail Express. GOVERNMENT

King George County is governed by an elected five member Board of Supervisors, with a County Administrator serving as the manager for day-to-day government operations. The County offices and courts are centrally located at the King George Courthouse. The County has adopted a comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, a subdivision ordinance and offers conditional zoning procedures. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

King George County Administrators Office P. O. Box 169 King George, VA 22485 Phone: (540) 775-9181 FAX: (540) 775-5248

Rappahannock Area Development Commission P. O. Box 863 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 Phone: (540) 373-2890 FAX: (540) 899-4808 Toll Free: (800) 627-2892

Virginia Power Economic Development Administrator P. 0. Box 26666 Richmond, VA 23261 Phone: (804) 771-3966 FAX: (804) 771-3782

8 King George County: Major Employers (50+ employees)

SIC Company Name Locality Employment Size Code Automated Sciences Group, Inc. King George 84 7371 Chugach Development Corporation King George 97 7379 Chugach Telecommunication, Inc. King George 160 5065 Computer Sciences Corporation King George 186 7373 County of King George King George 141 ] 9199 Department of Defense King George 3,650 9711 EG&G Wash, Inc. King George 192 8711 Food Lion, Inc. King George 62 5411 Future Technologies, Inc. King George 71 8742 Gray Hawk Systems, Inc. King George 79 8711 HCMF Corporation King George 98 8052 INTECS International, Inc. King George 63 7371 Integrated Microsystems, Inc. King George 110 7379 King George County Public Schools King George 514 8211 Lockheed Martin Corporation King George 132 8744 Logicon, Inc. King George 228 7373 McDonalds Restaurant of Virginia King George 57 5812 Morale, Welfare and Recreation King George 76 7997 Northern Neck Transfer, Inc. King George 60 4213 NSWC Federal Credit Union King George 66 6061 Planning Consultants, Inc. King George 74 7371 PRC, Inc. King George 62 7374 Roma Pizza King George 59 5812 Southern Electric International, Inc. King George 69 4911 Synetics Incorporated King George 178 ( 7371 Village Farms LP King George 170 182 Vitro Corporation King George 280 7371 White Packing Company King George 158 i 2013 Source: Virginia Economic Commission, Labor Market & Demographic Analysis - RegA11004.xis, 2001

REGIONAL BUSINESS & INDUSTRY 35 KING GEORGE COUNTY

King George County was formed from Richmond County in 1720 and renamed in honor of King

George I. The County is part of the rapidly growing Fredericksburg Region, located in the northern area of what is known as Virginia's urban crescent and bounded on the north by the

Potomac River and on the south by the Rappahannock River. King George County offers a highly desirable and affordable lifestyle in a rural setting, with easy access to a wide variety of amenities. The rivers, acres of natural landscape and historical resources of the County provide a range of recreational and cultural activities.

NORTHERN NECK HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATION

The King George County Board of Supervisors recently accepted Congresswoman Jo Ann

Davis' invitation to join in her efforts to have the Northern Neck designated as a Heritage area.

This program is offered through the National Park Service, and provides an opportunity for residents, businesses and local governments to join together to conserve and celebrate heritage and special landscapes

Several meetings have , --

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* Lambs Creek Church " St. John's Church

" Quesenberry Home

" Cleydael

" Monroe's Birthplace

" The Potomac Gateway Welcome Center, to include an interpretative display of the

Heritage Trail

The Vision Statement, as adopted by the Norther Neck Heritage Steering Committee, states

"The intent of the Northern Neck Heritage Area is to facilitate the development of a voluntary regional strategy for preserving scenic, natural, historic, cultural and recreational resour while encouraging compatible economic development and maintaining the tradition of home r of land use decision-making." We are very excited to be a part of this new endeavor, and as

King George has long been designated as "The Gateway to the Histori re e t look forward to working with our neighbors to obtain this important designatior

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

While working to preserve the County's unique rural character and many historic treasures, we are also striving to attract appropriate economic development initiatives. One such development is the proposed location of Universal Aggregates currently headquartered in

Pennsylvania. The necessary rezoning and special exception permits are pending approval by the King George County Board of Supervisors.

Universal Aggregates has received a $7.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to commercially demonstrate its process by building a lightweight aggregate manufacturing plant at the Birchwood Power Facility in King George County. The manufactured aggregate facility will take the coal combustion by-products (ash) generated at the BircitWuod Power Facility and manufacture a construction aggregate that will be sold into the surrounding regional area into the concrete masonry (block) industry. This 30-month project will enable Universal Aggregates to demonstrate their patented process, which converts coal combustion by-products from power plant scrubbers into lightweight aggregate for concrete masonry blocks or concrete. Most of this waste material current is disposed of in landfills. The aggregate manufacturing process will offer power generators an opportunity to tum their waste material into a beneficial use product.

If approved, the plant will be located within the confines of the Birchwood Power Plant property located in the western portion of the County and will employ approximately 9 employees. The plant will provide additional revenue to the County increasing its commercial tax base, while also providing an opportunity for the county to demonstrate its interest in environmental

NAVAL SURFAC LARFARE NTL

The major employer in King George County is the Naval Surface Warfare Center which provic employment for over 3,400 civilian personnel. In addition to the base operations of NAVSWC the Naval Space Surveillance Center, Naval Space Command, and the Aegis Training Center have assisted in attracting over 70 high tech software engineering firms to the County

NAVSWC represents the leading naval facility for scientific and technological research, development, testing and evaluation in such diverse areas as surface ship combat systems, ordnance, strategic and strike systems, and theater warfare. NAVSWC features six technical departments, each responsible for a particular research, development, test and evaluation effort in support of the Navy and Department of Defense.

The base has also worked diligently to be a good neighbor in King George County in providing more than 10,000 hours of volunteer services. Volunteer activities include tutoring students in the King George County School system, Career Day speakers, Science Fair judges, holiday assistance in cooperation with King George County Social Services Department, and many other community related activities. The Naval Surface Warfare Center also joins with the County each July 4m to provide an Independence Day parade and activities hosted at the Base, including the big fireworks display.

KING GEORGE COUNTY WEB SITE

In April of this year, King George County launched it's official web site - www.king- qeorqe.state.va.us. We are very proud of this new site and features and services for the citizens are "under construction" every day. We would like to encourage the public to visit the web site and share with us their comments as well as information and services they would like to have available through the County's web site. POPULATION

POPULATION TRENDS

The Fredericksburg Region has been the fastest growing Virginian region for five consecutive years, with a 2000 population of 241,044 and a 2000 trade area of over 425,000 people. This growth has fueled an expansion of the local employer base and diversification of the regional economy. Despite the phenomenal growth, the Fredericksburg Region continues to retain a special character and varied lifestyle by offering residents a lower cost of living than surrounding metropolitan areas, as well as a highly desirable quality of life.

Population Growth

1996 Growth 2000 Growth 2010 Population 1990-1996 Population 1996-2000 Projection City of Fredericksburg 23,413 23.10% 19,279 17.70% 24,703 Caroline County 21,094 9.80% 22,121 4.90% 25,099 King George County 17,927 32.50% 16,803 6.30% 22,000 Spotsylvania County 68,199 18.80% 90,395 32.50% 110,999 Stafford County 84,434 37.90% 92,446 9.50% 123,998 Region 215,067 26.20% 241,044 12.10% 306,799 Virginia 6,695,902 8.20% 7,078,515 5.70% 7,737,597 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 and Virginia Employment Commission, Population Projections-2010, 3/99

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Follow the link for definition and source information. King George People QuickFacts County Virginia Population, 2001 estimate 17,319 7,187,734 Population percent change, April 1, 2000-July 1, 2001 3.1% 1.5% Population, 2000 16,803 7,078,515 Population, percent change, 1990 to 2000 24.2% 14.4% Persons under 5 years old, percent, 2000 7.6% 6.5% Persons under 18 years old, percent, 2000 27.8% 24.6% Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 2000 9.6% 11.2% White persons, percent, 2000 (a) 77.7% 72.3% Black or African American persons, percent, 2000 (a) 18.7% 19.6% American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2000 (a) 0.5% 0.3% Asian persons, percent, 2000 (a) 1.0% 3.7% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, percent, 2000 (a) 0.1% 0.1% Persons reporting some other race, percent, 2000 (a) 0.5% 2.0% Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2000 1.6% 2.0% Female persons, percent, 2000 49.8% 51.0% Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2000 (b) 1.8% 4.7% White persons, not of Hispanic/Latino origin, percent, 2000 76.5% 70.2% High school graduates, persons 25 years and over, 1990 6,188 2,987,611 College graduates, persons 25 years and over, 1990 1,727 972,894 Housing units, 2000 6,820 2,904,192 Homeownership rate, 2000 71.8% 68.1% Households, 2000 6,091 2,699,173 Persons per household, 2000 2.70 2.54 Households with persons under 18, percent, 2000 41.4% 35.9% Median household money income, 1997 model-based estimate $45,575 $40,209 Persons below poverty, percent, 1997 model-based estimate 9.2% 11.6% Children below poverty, percent, 1997 model-based estimate 14.1% 17.0%

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King George Business QuickFacts County Virginia Private nonfarm establishments, 1999 376 173,550 Private nonfarm employment, 1999 4,081 2,791,977 Private nonfarm employment, percent change 1990-1999 30.8% 20.3% Nonemployer establishments, 1999 820 360,974 Manufacturers shipments, 1997 ($1000) NA 83,814,009 Retail sales, 1997 ($1000) 53,247 62,569,924 Retail sales per capita, 1997 $3,151 $9,293 Minority-owned firms, percent of total, 1997 15.4% 14.9% Women-owned firms, percent of total, 1997 19.6% 27.5% Housing units authorized by building permits, 2000 129 48,402 Federal funds and grants, 2001 ($1000) 551,517 71,257,343 Local government employment - full-time equivalent, 1997 541 253,219

King George Geography QuickFacts County Virginia Land area, 2000 (square miles) 180 39,594 Persons per square mile, 2000 93.4 178.8 Washington, Metropolitan Area DC-MD-VA- WV PMSA

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Source U.S. Census Bureau: St Housing, 1990 Census of Popu Economic *Christopher Run Campground on Lake Anna - Address: 7149 Zachary Taylor Highway, Mineral. Phone: 540-894-4744.

Visits to Virginia State Parks in the Region: 2000 Locality 2000 3 Year Average ('98-'O0) Caledon Natural Area King George 53,605 39,807 Lake Anna State Park Spotsylvania 158,175 138,235 Source: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of State Parks, Visits to Virginia State Parks, 2000

Visits to National Parks in the Region: 1999 1999 % Change from '98-'99 Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania County Battlefield Memorial National Military Park 480,820 6.90% Source: National Park Service Statistical Abstract, Recreational Visits to Virginia's National Parks, 1990

HOUSINC

The Fredericksburg Region offers a diversity of housing options. Families moving into i area will find a variety of home styles, in addition to a wide range of prices. The Region s 2000 average median home value was approximately $79,783.

The 2000 average household size for the Region was 2.67 persois w \assig higher than the Virginia's average household size of 2.54 persons. Pertaining to the 2 housing occupancy figures for the Region, 93.7% of the 89,331total household units wer occupied. In addition, the predominant trend of the Region is for a household to be occupied by an owner. The City of Fredericksburg was unique to the Region, as 64/ of its household units were occupied by renters.

HEALTHCARE

Quality healthcare is the key to a safe lifestyle. The Fredericksburg Region provides extensive access to physical and emotional care through competent medical professionals.

MediCorp Health System, a locally owned, not-for-profit organization governed by its community members, provides comprehensive health care through all stages of life. It is committed to providing the Fredericksburg Region with the highest quality medical care. Today, the Health System is over 18 facilities and programs in size, and offers a wide range of health care and wellness services. Mary Washington Hospital, one of Virginia's leading regional hospitals, is the cornerstone of MediCorp. The Hospital is located on the Mary Washington Hospital Medical Campus in Fredericksburg and is presently expanding to over 400 beds. The Hospital proudly offers three medical centers of excellence, including the Heart Center for Cardiac Care.

QUALITY OF LIFE 70 King George County: Major Employers (50+ employees)

SIC Company Name Locality Employment Size Code Automated Sciences Group, Inc. King George 84 7371 Chugach Development Corporation King George 97 7379 Chugach Telecommunication, Inc. King George 160 5065 Computer Sciences Corporation King George 186 7373 County of King George King George 141 9199 Department of Defense King George 3,650 9711 EG&G Wash, Inc. King George 192 8711 Food Lion, Inc. King George 62 5411 Future Technologies, Inc. King George 71 8742 Gray Hawk Systems, Inc. King George 79 8711 HCMF Corporation King George 98 8052 INTECS International, Inc. King George 63 7371 Integrated Microsystems, Inc. King George 110 7379 King George County Public Schools King George 514 8211 Lockheed Martin Corporation King George 132 8744 Logicon, Inc. King George 228 7373 McDonalds Restaurant of Virginia King George 57 5812 Morale, Welfare and Recreation King George 76 7997 Northern Neck Transfer, Inc. King George 60 4213 NSWC Federal Credit Union King George 66 6061 Planning Consultants, Inc. King George 74 7371 PRC, Inc. King George 62 7374 Roma Pizza King George 59 5812 Southern Electric International, Inc. King George 69 4911 Synetics Incorporated King George 178 7371 Village Farms LP King George 170 182 Vitro Corporation King George 280 7371 White Packing Company King George 158 2013 Source: Virginia Economic Commission, Labor Market & Demographic Analysis - RegA11004.xis, 20

REGIONAL BUSINESS& INDUSTRY 35 HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Median Household Income, Localities vs. State: 1999 Households Median Income City of Fredericksburg 8,086 $34,585 Caroline County 8,025 $39,845 King George County 6,092 $49,882 Spotsylvania County 31,259 $57,525 Stafford County 30,136 $66,809 Virginia 2,700,335 $46,677 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000

Household Income Distribution, Localities vs. State: 1999

< $35,000 $35,000- $75,000 > $75,000 City of Fredericksburg 50.40% 32.50% 17.10% Caroline County 41.90% 41% 17% King George County 30.80% 42% 27.30% Spotsylvania County 25% 42.80% 32.30% Stafford County 18.60% 39.70% 41.60% Virginia 36.70% 36.80% 26.50% Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Census 20

INCOME 30 Comparison of Average WeeklyWages (3rd Quarter of 2001) Wage City of Fredericksburg $566 Caroline County $476 King George County $915 Spotsylvania County $523 Stafford County $548 Virginia $677 Source: Virginia Employment Commission, VELMA Data Query, Area Profile-Employment and Wages, 3rdQuarter 2001

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INCOMF UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

The Fredericksburg Region's unemployment rate has been below the state average and continues to decline. Spotsylvania County has the lowest rate when compared to the Region's localities (2.10% in May 2002).

Unemployment Rates - Fredericksburg Region by Localities 1999 2000 2001 May-02 City of Fredericksburg 3.00% 2.30% 4.00% 6.00% Caroline County 3.30% 2.20% 3.10% 3.60% King George County 1.90% 1.50% 1.80% 2.30% Spotsylvania County 1.60% 1.30% 1.70% 2.10% Stafford County 1.50% 1.20% 1.70% 2.30%

Unemployment Rates - Virginia 1999 2000 2001 May-02 Virginia 2.80% 2.20% 3.50% 4.10%] Source: Virginia Employment Commission, VELMA Data Query, Labor Force, May 2002

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