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Virginia Beach

Virginia · 437,994 residents · 244.719 sq mi
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Virginia Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
437,994
+3%since 2000
from 425,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,790 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+7%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
386K406K426K446K466K1990201020202024Virginia Beach
2024456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,618
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,705 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,873
+38%since 2000
from $22,365 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,400
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,143
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $734 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+72%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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(282,470)
Black19%(83,210)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(28,987)
Asian6%(26,312)
Other3.8%(16,435)
Diversity Score67.2%(294,205)
Diversity Score
67
+20%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.1%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Virginia Beach, Virginia has about 437,994 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Virginia Beach, Virginia earns about $64,618 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 $277,400, and the typical rent is about $1,143 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia Beach, Virginia?

About 31.9% 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 6.8% 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 44,925 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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