Virginia

State

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2023 Population

8.66M

0.382% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.8

0.258% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.92%

0.615% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$90,974

4.27% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$360,700

6.15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

4.19M

0.644% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Virginia had a population of 8.66M people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $90,974. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Virginia grew from 8.62M to 8.66M, a 0.382% increase and its median household income grew from $87,249 to $90,974, a 4.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Virginia are White (Non-Hispanic) (59%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.3%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.93%).

17.2% of the households in Virginia 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.

94.3% of the residents in Virginia are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Virginia are Liberty University (25,513 degrees awarded in 2022), George Mason University (232186) (10,335 degrees), and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (10,020 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Virginia was $360,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Virginia borders District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

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United States

Population & Diversity

Virginia is home to a population of 8.66M people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.8% of Virginia residents were born outside of the country (1.11M people).

In 2023, there were 3.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.11M people) in Virginia than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.6M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 589k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Virginia are Spanish (642,108 households), Arabic (60,534 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (58,800 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex

RACE/ETHNICITY

The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population

In 2022 there were 8,624,511 residents in Virginia.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (Outside Roanoke & Salem Cities) PUMA, VA (201,299 people), George Washington Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA (200,254 people), and Newport News City PUMA, VA (189,322 people).

The following map shows all of the states in Virginia colored by the resident population.

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

4,354,116

Women

50.5%

4,270,395

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 8,624,511 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

94.3%

2023 Citizenship

94.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.3% of Virginia residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Virginia was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Virginia compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Virginia

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.11M ± 3.81k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.6M ± 5.79k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
589k ± 3.97k

10.7%

Hispanic Population

929k people

10.7% of the people in Virginia are hispanic (929k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.11M people

12.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.08M people

As of 2023, 12.8% of Virginia residents (1.11M people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Virginia was 12.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Virginia compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
642,108 households (7.87%)
Arabic
60,534 households (0.742%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
58,800 households (0.72%)

17.2% of the households in Virginia 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 was Spanish. 7.87% of the households in Virginia reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
235,039 ± 4,234
Vietnam
151,883 ± 2,656
Gulf War (1990s)
120,143 ± 2,883

Virginia has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Virginia employs 4.19M people. The largest industries in Virginia are Elementary & secondary schools (258,518 people), Construction (248,151 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (230,952 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($162,114), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($153,827), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($152,086).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

1,960,931

Women

47.6%

2,155,879

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Virginia in 2020 was 4,116,810 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Virginia.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2022 there were 4,186,100 people working in Virginia. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were George Washington Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA (97,443 people), Alexandria City PUMA, VA (95,808 people), and Henrico County (West)--Tuckahoe, Short Pump & Wyndham PUMA, VA (94,945 people).

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Virginia colored by workforce or average wage.

With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

Occupations

4.19M

2022 Value

0.644%

1 Year growth

± 0.644%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Virginia grew at a rate of 0.644%, from 4.16M employees to 4.19M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Virginia, are Other managers (144,773 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (90,500 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (80,874 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Virginia.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (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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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.19M

2022 Value

0.644%

1 Year growth

± 0.644%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Virginia grew at a rate of 0.644%, from 4.16M employees to 4.19M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Virginia, are Elementary & secondary schools (258,518 people), Construction (248,151 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (230,952 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Virginia, though some of these residents may live in Virginia and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,754

Median earning men ± $335

$45,068

Median earning women ± $250

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($106,313), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,132), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,669).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($85,988), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,921), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,015).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% 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 10.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

21,143
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
14,521
Other Services (except Public Administration)
13,558
Construction

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$58.7M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$29.4M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$20.8M
Finance and Insurance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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%).

The most partisan county was Petersburg County, VA with 87.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Kamala Harris

Popular Vote for Virginia

51.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Virginia

Petersburg County, VA
87.7% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Roanoke County, VA
87.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Charlottesville County, VA
85.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Virginia was Petersburg County, VA with 87.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

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.

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Virginia awarded 145,221 degrees. The student population of Virginia in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 235,595 male students and 315,618 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Virginia are White (77,438 and 55.2%), followed by Black or African American (23,542 and 16.8%), Hispanic or Latino (12,081 and 8.61%), and Unknown (10,457 and 7.45%).

The largest universities in Virginia by number of degrees awarded are Liberty University (25,513 and 17.6%), George Mason University (232186) (10,335 and 7.12%), and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (10,020 and 6.9%).

The median tuition costs in Virginia are $28,400 for private four year colleges, and $8,938 and $25,858 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Virginia, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 551,213 (42.7% men and 57.3% women).

The map shows the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 551,213 students enrolled in Virginia, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 271,992 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
4,589 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
4,319 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
2,823 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Virginia was General Psychology with 4,589 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Virginia according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Liberty University
25,513 degrees awarded
George Mason University (232186)
10,335 degrees awarded
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
10,020 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Liberty University with 25,513 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 58,846 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Virginia, which is 0.681 times less than the 86,375 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 77,438 degrees mean that there were 3.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 23,542 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,114) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($3,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Virginia in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Virginia was $360,700 in 2023, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $339,800 to $360,700, a 6.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Virginia is 67.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Virginia is $90,974. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Virginia was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $178,707, followed by Falls Church city, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $154,734 and $150,113.

In 2023, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Virginia. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.82%.

Housing

Property

$360,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$1,182

$2.23M

Median Property Taxes

±$11,196

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 the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.2%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 67.2% of the housing units in Virginia were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Virginia compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Virginia was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $178,707, followed by Falls Church city, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $154,734 and $150,113.

The following map shows all of the counties in Virginia colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$90,974

Median Household Income

± $485

3.33M

Number of Households

± 14,505

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.33M households in Virginia grew to $90,974 from the previous year's value of $87,249.

The following chart displays the households in Virginia 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.2%)
Worked At Home (16.2%)
Carpooled (8.2%)

In 2023, 69.2% of workers in Virginia drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.2%).

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.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Virginia have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 2.75% of the workforce in Virginia have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Virginia compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Virginia distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Virginia have N/A.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Virginia. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.82%.

The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Virginia (835k out of 8.41M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. 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 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 13.3% of the children was living in poverty in Virginia. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.2%.

The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

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.

Health

92.9% of the population of Virginia has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 4.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1324 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,324 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,324 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,310 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.09%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

4.28%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Virginia declined by 4.49% from 7.43% to 7.09%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.6 in Virginia.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Virginia and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Virginia.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 32.4% in Virginia.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Virginia and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Virginia.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.56% in Virginia.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Virginia and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Virginia.

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