Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA

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2023 Population
130,133
0.261% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
37.1
1.09% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
6.91%
1.42% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$105,111
3.98% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$431,800
7.84% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
69,780
1.19% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA had a population of 130k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $105,111. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA grew from 129,794 to 130,133, a 0.261% increase and its median household income grew from $101,090 to $105,111, a 3.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.33%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (5.17%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.66%).

12.5% of the households in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, 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.

97.3% of the residents in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA are Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing (11 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA was $431,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 130k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.78% of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2023, there were 4.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.2k people) in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.54k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA are Spanish (4,966 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (3,354 households), and Portuguese (824 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
63,943
Women
48.9%
66,840
Men
51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 130,783 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

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Citizenship

97.3%
2023 Citizenship
97.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.3% of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    83.2k ± 2.79k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    17.8k ± 1.68k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    9.54k ± 827
8.79%
Hispanic Population
11.4k people

In 2023, there were 4.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.2k people) in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.54k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.79% of the people in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA are hispanic (11.4k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    3,628 ± 1,458 people
  2. India
    683 ± 640 people
  3. Vietnam
    610 ± 605 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA was Philippines, the natal country of 3,628 Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA residents, followed by India with 683 and Vietnam with 610.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.78%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
11.4k people
8.67%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
11.3k people

As of 2023, 8.78% of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA was 8.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,966 households (4.05%)
  2. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    3,354 households (2.73%)
  3. Portuguese
    824 households (0.671%)

12.5% of the households in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 4.05% of the households in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    7,367 ± 756
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    4,158 ± 736
  3. Vietnam
    2,039 ± 352

Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA employs 69.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA were Restaurants & Food Services (5,207 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,721 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,996 people), and the highest paying industries were Other administrative & other support services ($151,019), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($149,235), and Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($149,069).

Males in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,908. The income inequality in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
31,822
Women
45.6%
37,958
Men
54.4%

The workforce of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA in 2023 was 69,780 people, with 45.6% woman, and 54.4% men.

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Occupations

69.8k
2023 Value
−1.19%
1 Year decline
± −1.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 70.6k employees to 69.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (1,828 people), Registered nurses (1,800 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,700 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69.8k
2023 Value
−1.19%
1 Year decline
± −1.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 70.6k employees to 69.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,207 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,721 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,996 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, 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

$63,768
Median earning men ± $4,875
$47,001
Median earning women ± $3,594

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($107,969), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,929), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,572).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($75,548), Wholesale Trade ($65,263), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,103).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
    Republican Party
  3. Other (0.905%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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Senator Elections

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.

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US Representative Elections

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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Education

In 2023, universities in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA awarded 11 degrees. The student population of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 9 male students and 56 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA are White (6 and 54.5%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 18.2%), Asian (2 and 18.2%), and Two or More Races (1 and 9.09%).

The largest universities in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing (11 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (11 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 65 students enrolled in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA, 13.8% men and 86.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19 records, of which 78.9% were women and 21.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
Most Common
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 11 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing with 11 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA, which is 0.222 times less than the 9 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6 degrees mean that there were 3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.576% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.741% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (25.2k), High School or Equivalent (23.6k), and Some college (23.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA was $431,800 in 2023, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $400,400 to $431,800, a 7.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$431,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,940
$33,627
Median Property Taxes
±$1,309

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 (South) PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

69.8%
Homeownership
2023
68.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 69.8% of the housing units in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.9%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$105,111
Median Household Income
± $3,497
48.2k
Number of Households
± 1,607

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.2k households in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA grew to $105,111 from the previous year's value of $101,090.

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Wage Distribution

0.448
2023 Wage GINI in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA
0.45
2022 Wage GINI in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.271% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.7%)
  3. Carpooled (6.74%)

In 2023, 75.1% of workers in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.74%).

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Commute Time

24 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA (8.76k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, 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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Health

93.5% of the population of Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 7% on Medicaid, 8.07% on Medicare, 19.5% on non-group plans, and 14.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 317 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,413 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.5%
Uninsured
44.6%
Employer Coverage
7%
Medicaid
8.07%
Medicare
19.5%
Non-Group
14.3%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA declined by 7.82% from 7.05% to 6.5%.

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