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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Virginia Beach Metro

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · 18 counties · 1,780,059 residents · 3,201.871 sq mi
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Virginia Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,889.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,780,059
+12%since 2000
from 1,593,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
556 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+12%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.4M1.5M1.6M1.7M1.8M1990201020202024Virginia Beach
20241.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,444
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,124 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,086
+78%since 2000
from $20,277 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,889
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,441 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,222
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
39.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+44%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(974,244)
Black30.7%(488,970)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(49,144)
Asian2.7%(42,452)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(1,009,504)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(931,227)
Black29.5%(525,601)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(134,449)
Asian4.1%(72,509)
Other4.7%(83,282)
Diversity Score76.9%(1,369,445)
Segregation Score38.8%(691,253)
Diversity Score
77
+21%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

Virginia BeachCENTRAL453,737ChesapeakeCENTRAL255,332NorfolkCENTRAL231,013Newport NewsCENTRAL183,230PortsmouthCENTRAL96,777
What's inside

18 component counties

Virginia BeachCENTRAL453,737ChesapeakeCENTRAL255,332NorfolkCENTRAL231,013Newport NewsCENTRAL183,230HamptonCENTRAL137,315Suffolk104,699PortsmouthCENTRAL96,777James City County83,326York CountyCENTRAL71,374Isle of Wight CountyCENTRAL41,321Gloucester CountyCENTRAL40,097Currituck County33,158Williamsburg15,861PoquosonCENTRAL13,292Camden County11,315Gates County10,234Mathews County8,529Surry County6,603
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC?

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC has about 1,780,059 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC?

The typical household in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC earns about $70,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC expensive?

In Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, the median home is worth about $254,889, and the typical rent is about $1,222 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC?

About 10.7% of people in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 315,461 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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