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Virginia Gardens

Florida · 2,364 residents · 0.294 sq mi
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Virginia Gardens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $353,500. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,364
+1%since 2000
from 2,348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,041 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 7,986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+23%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Virginia Gardens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,797
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,197 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,728
+26%since 2000
from $21,139 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,194
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $637 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
52.3% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+113%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(289)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino84.9%(2,008)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other1.2%(30)
Diversity Score32.3%(762)
Diversity Score
32
−43%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
59.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia Gardens, Florida?

Virginia Gardens, Florida has about 2,364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Virginia Gardens, Florida earns about $51,797 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 $353,500, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia Gardens, Florida?

About 34.9% 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 11.9% 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 152 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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