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Virginia

8,001,024 residents · 133 counties · 688 cities · 2,198 census tracts
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Virginia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $255,100.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,001,024
+13%since 2000
from 7,078,515 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
203 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+5%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.9M6.7M7.4M8.2M9.0M1990201020202024Virginia
20248.7M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,406
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,677 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,145
+34%since 2000
from $23,975 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,100
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+63%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(4,965,637)
Black19.4%(1,376,378)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(329,540)
Asian3.7%(259,277)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.4%(3,924,978)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(5,186,450)
Black19%(1,523,704)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(631,825)
Asian5.5%(436,298)
Other2.4%(195,544)
Diversity Score66.3%(5,306,140)
Diversity Score
66
+20%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 8,001,024 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virginia?

The typical household in Virginia earns about $61,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virginia expensive?

In Virginia, the median home is worth about $255,100, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia?

About 10.3% 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 1,813,666 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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