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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Virginia Beach

Virginia · 425,257 residents · 244.719 sq mi
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Virginia Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,705. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $121,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
425,257
+8%since 1990
from 393,069 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,738 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,606 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.7
+13%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
386K406K426K446K466K1990201020202024Virginia Beach
2024456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,705
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,271 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,365
+47%since 1990
from $15,242 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $96,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $577 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
34.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−6%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(316,290)
Black13.9%(54,800)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(12,128)
Asian4.3%(16,947)
Diversity Score46.2%(181,598)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(295,402)
Black18.6%(79,092)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(17,770)
Asian4.8%(20,618)
Diversity Score55.9%(237,650)
Diversity Score
56
+21%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 425,257 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Virginia Beach, Virginia earns about $48,705 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 $121,500, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

About 28.1% 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 6.5% of people in Virginia Beach, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Virginia Beach, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Virginia Beach, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,188 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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