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Minnesota · 8,187 residents (2025 est.) · 18.769 sq mi
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Virginia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,720. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,600. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,332
−9%since 2000
from 9,157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
444 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,187 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Virginia
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,720
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,873 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,274
+82%since 2000
from $17,776 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+2%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(8,666)
Black0.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(73)
Asian0.5%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(422)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(7,385)
Black0.7%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(115)
Asian1.2%(96)
Other8.1%(679)
Diversity Score25.9%(2,160)
Diversity Score
26
+462%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia, Minnesota?

Virginia, Minnesota has about 8,332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virginia, Minnesota?

The typical household in Virginia, Minnesota earns about $51,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virginia, Minnesota expensive?

In Virginia, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $120,600, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia, Minnesota?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Virginia, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia, Minnesota?

About 18.0% of people in Virginia, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Virginia, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Virginia, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,078 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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