Virginia Beach city, VA

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2021 Population
457,658
1.5% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
36.7
0.824% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
7.82%
8.6% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$81,810
4.7% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$295,900
2.96% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
225,943
1.21% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Virginia Beach city, VA had a population of 458k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $81,810. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Virginia Beach city, VA grew from 450,882 to 457,658, a 1.5% increase and its median household income grew from $78,136 to $81,810, a 4.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Virginia Beach city, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.85%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.09%), and White (Hispanic) (3.39%).

None of the households in Virginia Beach city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Virginia Beach city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Virginia Beach city, VA are ECPI University (248934) (4,403 degrees awarded in 2021), Regent University (2,357 degrees), and Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach (435 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Virginia Beach city, VA was $295,900, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

Most people in Virginia Beach city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Virginia Beach city, VA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Virginia Beach city, VA is home to a population of 458k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.26% of Virginia Beach city, VA residents were born outside of the country (42.4k people).

In 2021, there were 3.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (277k people) in Virginia Beach city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 83.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 31.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.6%
2021 Citizenship
96.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Virginia Beach city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Virginia Beach city, VA was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Virginia Beach city, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    277k ± 488
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    83.9k ± 1.28k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    31.3k ± 840
8.58%
Hispanic Population
39.3k people

In 2021, there were 3.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (277k people) in Virginia Beach city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 83.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 31.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.58% of the people in Virginia Beach city, VA are hispanic (39.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Virginia Beach city, VA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    109,039 ± 8,055 people
  2. India
    96,011 ± 7,565 people
  3. Mexico
    59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.26%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
42.4k people
9.67%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
43.6k people

As of 2021, 9.26% of Virginia Beach city, VA residents (42.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Virginia Beach city, VA was 9.67%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    26,074 ± 1,411
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    12,796 ± 910
  3. Vietnam
    11,147 ± 607

Virginia Beach city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Virginia Beach city, VA employs 226k people. The largest industries in Virginia Beach city, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (31,325 people), Retail Trade (25,534 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (22,253 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,603), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,671), and Public Administration ($65,422).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

226k
2021 Value
± 3,915
1.21%
1 Year growth
± 2.44%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Virginia Beach city, VA grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 223k employees to 226k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Virginia Beach city, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (25,557 people), Management Occupations (24,716 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (23,466 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Virginia Beach city, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

226k
2021 Value
± 3,915
1.21%
1 Year growth
± 2.44%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Virginia Beach city, VA grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 223k employees to 226k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Virginia Beach city, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (31,325 people), Retail Trade (25,534 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (22,253 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Virginia Beach city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Virginia Beach city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$52,355
Median earning men ± $1,131
$37,599
Median earning women ± $1,382

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,145), Information ($69,674), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,334).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,512), Wholesale Trade ($47,825), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,002).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 4,617
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 2,991
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 2,870
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $3.65M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $2.72M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. $1.77M
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $37.7B
  2. $29B
  3. $23.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B
2020 Value in Virginia
$612B
Projected 2050 Value in Virginia
95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $26B
  2. $18.5B
  3. $12.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia Beach County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.85%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Virginia Beach city, VA awarded 8,438 degrees. The student population of Virginia Beach city, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,958 male students and 17,146 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Virginia Beach city, VA are White (3,800 and 45.2%), followed by Black or African American (2,995 and 35.6%), Hispanic or Latino (782 and 9.29%), and Two or More Races (346 and 4.11%).

The largest universities in Virginia Beach city, VA by number of degrees awarded are ECPI University (248934) (4,403 and 52.2%), Regent University (2,357 and 27.9%), and Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach (435 and 5.16%).

The most popular majors in Virginia Beach city, VA are Registered Nursing (974 and 11.5%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (840 and 9.95%), and Medical Assistant (532 and 6.3%).

The median tuition cost in Virginia Beach city, VA for private four year colleges is $26,615.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in Virginia Beach city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 27,104 (36.7% men and 63.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 27,104 students enrolled in Virginia Beach city, VA, 36.7% men and 63.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,127 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 750 degrees awarded
  2. 523 degrees awarded
  3. 462 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Virginia Beach city, VA was Registered Nursing with 750 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Virginia Beach city, VA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 4,403 degrees awarded
  2. 2,357 degrees awarded
  3. 435 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was ECPI University (248934) with 4,403 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,001 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Virginia Beach city, VA, which is 0.552 times less than the 5,437 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,800 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,995 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,615) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Virginia Beach city, VA was $295,900 in 2021, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $287,400 to $295,900, a 2.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Virginia Beach city, VA is 65%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Virginia Beach city, VA have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Virginia Beach city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Virginia Beach city, VA is $81,810. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Virginia Beach city, VA was Census Tract 420 with a value of $190,500, followed by Census Tract 436 and Census Tract 430.02, with respective values of $185,851 and $158,042.

In 2022, 14.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Virginia Beach city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.88%.

Property

$295,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$2,913
$114,998
Median Property Taxes
±$2,370

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Virginia Beach city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Virginia Beach city, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

65%
Homeownership
2021
68.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 65% of the housing units in Virginia Beach city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 420
  2. Census Tract 436
  3. Census Tract 430.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Virginia Beach city, VA was Census Tract 420 with a value of $190,500, followed by Census Tract 436 and Census Tract 430.02, with respective values of $185,851 and $158,042.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Virginia Beach city, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$81,810
Median Household Income
± $1,205
177k
Number of Households
± 3,197

In 2021, the median household income of the 177k households in Virginia Beach city, VA grew to $81,810 from the previous year's value of $78,136.

The following chart displays the households in Virginia Beach city, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Virginia Beach city, VA is from Virginia.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Virginia
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.42%)
  3. Carpooled (7.6%)

In 2021, 79.1% of workers in Virginia Beach city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.42%) and those who carpooled to work (7.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Virginia Beach city, VA have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Virginia Beach city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Virginia Beach city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Virginia Beach city, VA have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Virginia Beach city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.88%.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Virginia Beach city, VA (35k out of 448k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Virginia Beach city, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.4% of the children was living in poverty in Virginia Beach city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.9%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 152 in Virginia Beach city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 38.6 per 100,000 population.

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92.9% of the population of Virginia Beach city, VA has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 8.09% on Medicaid, 8.68% on Medicare, 19.2% on non-group plans, and 13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia Beach city, VA see 1331 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year (1368 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1268 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 492 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,331 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia Beach city, VA

Primary care physicians in Virginia Beach city, VA see an average of 1,331 patients per year. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year (1,368 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia Beach city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.12%
Uninsured
43.9%
Employer Coverage
8.09%
Medicaid
8.68%
Medicare
19.2%
Non-Group
13%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Virginia Beach city, VA declined by 3.63% from 7.39% to 7.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Virginia Beach city, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.8 in Virginia Beach city, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.7% in Virginia Beach city, VA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.15% in Virginia Beach city, VA.

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