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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Virginia Beach

Virginia · 393,069 residents · 244.719 sq mi
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Virginia Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,271. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $96,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
393,069
−8%vs 2000
vs 425,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,606 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 32.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
386K406K426K446K466K1990201020202024Virginia Beach
2024456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,271
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,705 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,242
−32%vs 2000
vs $22,365 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
5.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $121,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $734 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.6% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(295,402)
Black18.6%(79,092)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(17,770)
Asian4.8%(20,618)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(237,650)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(316,290)
Black13.9%(54,800)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(12,128)
Asian4.3%(16,947)
Other1.3%(5,032)
Diversity Score46.2%(181,598)
Diversity Score
46
−17%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+55%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Virginia Beach, Virginia has about 393,069 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

The typical household in Virginia Beach, Virginia earns about $36,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virginia Beach, Virginia expensive?

In Virginia Beach, Virginia, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Virginia Beach, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

About 5.9% of people in Virginia Beach, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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