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Virginia Gardens

Florida · 2,375 residents · 0.294 sq mi
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Virginia Gardens has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,375
+1%since 2000
from 2,348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,078 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 7,986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+9%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Virginia Gardens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,278
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,197 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,733
+17%since 2000
from $21,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$899
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $637 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
50.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+61%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(671)
Black1.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino67.2%(1,579)
Asian1.4%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(1,330)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(459)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino77.3%(1,836)
Asian1.6%(38)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.5%(1,057)
Diversity Score
45
−21%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
48.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia Gardens, Florida?

Virginia Gardens, Florida has about 2,375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virginia Gardens, Florida?

The typical household in Virginia Gardens, Florida earns about $50,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virginia Gardens, Florida expensive?

In Virginia Gardens, Florida, the median home is worth about $260,000, and the typical rent is about $899 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia Gardens, Florida?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Virginia Gardens, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia Gardens, Florida?

About 2.6% of people in Virginia Gardens, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Virginia Gardens, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Virginia Gardens, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 163 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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