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Virginia Beach

Virginia · 459,470 residents · 244.719 sq mi
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Virginia Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
459,470
+8%since 2000
from 425,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,878 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+13%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
386K406K426K446K466K1990201020202024Virginia Beach
2024456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,136
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,705 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,788
+78%since 2000
from $22,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,400
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,380
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $734 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+47%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(269,566)
Black18%(82,583)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(40,404)
Asian7.3%(33,756)
Other5.3%(24,157)
Diversity Score74%(339,866)
Diversity Score
74
+32%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Virginia Beach, Virginia has about 459,470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Virginia Beach, Virginia earns about $78,136 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 $287,400, and the typical rent is about $1,380 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

About 37.3% 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 7.2% 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 66,401 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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