Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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Population

1.73M

0.274% 1-year growth

Median Age

36.3

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Median Household Income

$65,604

2.1% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$254,700

3.58% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

797,858

0.14% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC had a population of 1.73M people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $65,604. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC grew from 1.72M to 1.73M, a 0.274% increase and its median household income grew from $64,255 to $65,604, a 2.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.04%), White (Hispanic) (3.84%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.77%). 9.32% of the people in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC speak a non-English language, and 96.9% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC are Old Dominion University (5,483 degrees awarded in 2017), Tidewater Community College (4,092 degrees), and ECPI University (3,849 degrees).

The median property value in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC is $254,700, and the homeownership rate is 60.6%. Most people in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC is 2 cars per household.

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC borders Elizabeth City, NC, Kill Devil Hills, NC, and Richmond, VA.

Photo by Jeff Self

United States North Carolina Virginia

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia and North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia and North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia and North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia and North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.4%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.85%). The most partisan county was Petersburg city, VA with 87.2% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

Virginia and North Carolina is currently represented by 24 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.4%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (2.85%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia and North Carolina went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.4%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.85%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia and North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Virginia and North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for North Carolina

47.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Virginia and North Carolina

Petersburg city, VA
87.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Bland County, VA
82% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Tazewell County, VA
81.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Virginia and North Carolina was Petersburg city, VA with 87.2% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Virginia and North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Virginia and North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia and North Carolina.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Richard Burr, and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing Virginia and North Carolina.

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 and North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Virginia and North Carolina

Virginia and North Carolina is currently represented by 24 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 and North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC is home to a population of 1.73M people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2018, 6.56% of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC residents were born outside of the country (113k people).

In 2018, there were 1.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (944k people) in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 520k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 69.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC are Spanish (69,714 speakers), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (20,508 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (6,897 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
944k ± 3.62k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
520k ± 6.15k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
69.8k ± 2.69k

6.94%

Hispanic Population

120k people

6.94% of the people in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC are hispanic (120k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
69,714 speakers (4.3%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
20,508 speakers (1.27%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
6,897 speakers (0.426%)

9.32% of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC was Spanish. 4.3% of the overall population of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC are native Spanish speakers. 1.27% speak Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) and 0.426% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.56%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

113k people

6.41%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

111k people

As of 2018, 6.56% of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC residents (113k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC was 6.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.1

In 2018, the median age of all people in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC was 36.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC residents was 36.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Virginia and North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
280,740 ± 17,158 people
India
167,367 ± 14,102 people
El Salvador
154,662 ± 12,708 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia and North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 280,740 Virginia and North Carolina residents, followed by India with 167,367 and El Salvador with 154,662.

Citizenship

96.9%

2018 Citizenship

97.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.9% of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
85,309 ± 5,676
Vietnam
42,100 ± 2,637
Gulf War (1990s)
41,295 ± 3,167

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC is $65,604. In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $139,915, followed by Arlington County, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $122,394 and $122,227.

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,156. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,552. The income inequality in North Carolina is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC employs 798k people. The largest industries in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (105,191 people), Retail Trade (86,412 people), and Educational Services (77,395 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,813), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,860), and Utilities ($61,465).

Wages

Median Household Income

$65,604

2018 value

± $1,029

2.1%

1 Year Growth

± 2.8%

Households in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC have a median annual income of $65,604, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $64,255 in 2017, which represents a 2.1% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Virginia and North Carolina.

$77,546

Average Male Salary in Virginia

± $1,392

$58,156

Average Female Salary in Virginia

± $1,080

$62,551

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,091

$47,552

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $846

In 2018, full-time male employees in Virginia made 1.33 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia and North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Virginia and North Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Virginia

Asian
$69,631 ± $2,938
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$68,532 ± $39,047
White
$64,990 ± $1,071

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$66,551 ± $4,420
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$53,592 ± $28,568
White
$52,871 ± $810

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Virginia.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.24 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia and North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC is from Virginia and North Carolina.

0.48

2018 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.477

2017 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.47

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.473

2017 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2018, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.451% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Virginia was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 and income inequality had a 0.556% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia and North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $139,915, followed by Arlington County, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $122,394 and $122,227.

The following map shows all of the counties in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC (193k out of 1.65M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
98,900 ± 2,320
White
74,487 ± 2,076
Hispanic
17,966 ± 1,064

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

798k

2018 Value

± 14,998

-0.14%

1 Year decline

± 2.66%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC declined at a rate of -0.14%, from 799k employees to 798k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (90,266 people), Management Occupations (77,259 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (74,714 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (90,266 people), Management Occupations (77,259 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (74,714 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.42 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.31 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.29 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($77,496), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($74,239), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($74,206).

Industries

Employment by Industries

798k

2018 Value

± 14,998

-0.14%

1 Year decline

± 2.66%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC declined at a rate of -0.14%, from 799k employees to 798k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (105,191 people), Retail Trade (86,412 people), and Educational Services (77,395 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, though some of these residents may live in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (105,191 people), Retail Trade (86,412 people), and Educational Services (77,395 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.1 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.14 times), and Construction (1.05 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,813), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,860), and Utilities ($61,465).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina and Virginia to other states, or from other states to North Carolina and Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina and Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $77.9B, followed by Electronics ($47.9B) and Pharmaceuticals ($44.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina and Virginia.

$407B

2015 Value in North Carolina

$632B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

55.4% growth

$254B

2015 Value in Virginia

$373B

Projected 2045 Value in Virginia

46.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound North Carolina trade was $407B. This is expected to increase 55.4% to $632B by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound Virginia trade was $254B. This is expected to increase 46.7% to $373B by 2045.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina and Virginia to other states, or from other states to North Carolina and Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.3B
Maryland
$29.1B
South Carolina
$28.3B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina and Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.3B, followed by Maryland with $29.1B and South Carolina and $28.3B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC awarded 27,828 degrees. The student population of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC is skewed towards women, with 45,959 male students and 66,101 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC are White (13,965 and 51.2%), followed by Black or African American (8,177 and 30%), Hispanic or Latino (1,868 and 6.84%), and Two or More Races (1,166 and 4.27%).

The largest universities in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC by number of degrees awarded are Old Dominion University (5,483 and 19.7%), Tidewater Community College (4,092 and 14.7%), and ECPI University (3,849 and 13.8%).

The most popular majors in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC are General Business Administration & Management (1,738 and 6.25%), Registered Nursing (1,456 and 5.23%), and General Social Sciences (991 and 3.56%).

The median tuition costs in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC are $12,325 for private four year colleges, and $7,433 and $21,994 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
904 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
866 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
663 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC was General Business Administration & Management with 904 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Old Dominion University
5,483 degrees awarded
Tidewater Community College
4,092 degrees awarded
ECPI University
3,849 degrees awarded

$7,433

Median In-State Public

$12,325

Median Private

In 2017, the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Old Dominion University with 5,483 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

10,985

Degrees Awarded to Men

16,843

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 10,985 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC, which is 0.652 times less than the 16,843 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
13,965 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8,177 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,868 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC were to White students. These 13,965 degrees mean that there were 1.71 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8,177 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC was $254,700 in 2018, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $245,900 to $254,700, a 3.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC is 60.6%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$254,700

2018 Median

± $3,083

$245,900

2017 Median

± $3,146

In 2018, the median property value in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC grew to to $254,700 from the previous year's value of $245,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,604

Median Household Income

± $1,029

654k

Number of Households

± 12,625

In 2018, the median household income of the 654k households in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC grew to $65,604 from the previous year's value of $64,255.

The following chart displays the households in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

60.6%

2018 Homeownership

62%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 60.6% of the housing units in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
81.2%
Carpooled
8.49%
Worked At Home
4.42%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC was Drove Alone (81.2%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.49%) and those who Worked At Home (4.42%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

91.1% of the population of Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 9.28% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 11.4% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1316 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0759% decrease from the previous year (1317 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1494 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1417 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1410 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1829 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 464 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Petersburg city has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia and North Carolina.

1,316 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

1,417 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,316 patients per year. This represents a 0.0759% decrease from the previous year (1,317 patients).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,417 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1,410 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia and North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia and North Carolina.

$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Virginia

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.87%

Uninsured

42.2%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

9.28%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

11.4%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC grew by 5.31% from 8.42% to 8.87%.

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