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STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 2000 CENSUS

Virginia

7,078,515 residents · 133 counties · 688 cities · 2,198 census tracts
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Virginia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,677. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $118,800.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,078,515
+14%since 1990
from 6,187,358 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 157 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+9%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.9M6.7M7.4M8.2M9.0M1990201020202024Virginia
20248.7M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,677
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,328 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,975
+53%since 1990
from $15,713 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $495 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−6%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Virginia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(4,793,278)
Black18.8%(1,163,068)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(155,353)
Asian2.6%(158,808)
Diversity Score49.2%(3,046,613)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(4,965,637)
Black19.4%(1,376,378)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(329,540)
Asian3.7%(259,277)
Diversity Score55.4%(3,924,978)
Diversity Score
55
+13%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.6 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.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Virginia Beach453,737
2.Chesapeake255,332
3.Richmond237,257
4.Arlington236,254
5.Norfolk231,013
6.Newport News183,230
7.Alexandria160,662
8.Hampton137,315
9.Suffolk104,699
10.Roanoke99,111
11.Portsmouth96,777
12.Lynchburg81,347
Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia?

Virginia has about 7,078,515 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Virginia?

The typical household in Virginia earns about $46,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virginia expensive?

In Virginia, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia?

About 9.6% of people in Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 891,157 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
Virginia BeachChesapeakeRichmondArlingtonNorfolkNewport NewsAlexandriaHampton
All 133 counties
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Metro areas
Virginia BeachRichmondRoanokeLynchburgCharlottesvilleBlacksburgWinchesterHarrisonburgStauntonDanvilleMartinsvilleLake of the Woods
Rankings
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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