Virginia
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Jun 25, 1788
INCORPORATED
42,775
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
39,493
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
3,282
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
950
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
5,729
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
217.3
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
22193
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Virginia Beach
LARGEST CITY
Fairfax County
LARGEST COUNTY
8,582,479
TOTAL POPULATION
4,245,281
MALE POPULATION
4,337,198
FEMALE POPULATION
97.88
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.17
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,267
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,771
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,615
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,709
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,549,477
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Largest Zip Codes by Population in Virginia
The largest zip codes in Virginia by population are 22193 (83,687), 23464 (77,139), 22191 (72,613), 23462 (66,949), and 20147 (65,927).
1.22193
83,687 (0.98%)
2.23464
77,139 (0.90%)
3.22191
72,613 (0.85%)
4.23462
66,949 (0.78%)
5.20147
65,927 (0.77%)
6.23322
65,520 (0.76%)
7.22407
61,175 (0.71%)
8.22030
60,915 (0.71%)
9.23320
60,180 (0.70%)
10.23456
60,158 (0.70%)
11.20148
59,843 (0.70%)
12.22192
59,637 (0.69%)
13.22554
59,590 (0.69%)
14.22003
58,952 (0.69%)
15.23454
57,942 (0.68%)
16.23452
56,854 (0.66%)
17.23223
54,634 (0.64%)
18.23112
54,453 (0.63%)
19.22204
53,451 (0.62%)
20.23666
53,406 (0.62%)
21.23185
52,313 (0.61%)
22.23434
50,306 (0.59%)
23.20176
50,070 (0.58%)
24.20171
50,005 (0.58%)
25.20110
49,993 (0.58%)
26.22304
49,916 (0.58%)
27.23455
49,826 (0.58%)
28.24060
48,296 (0.56%)
29.23234
45,435 (0.53%)
30.22015
45,325 (0.53%)
Largest Cities by Population in Virginia
The largest cities in Virginia by population are Virginia Beach (457,658), Chesapeake (247,172), Norfolk (238,556), Arlington (235,764), and Richmond (225,676).
457,658 (5.33%)
247,172 (2.88%)
3.Norfolk
238,556 (2.78%)
235,764 (2.75%)
5.Richmond
225,676 (2.63%)
185,069 (2.16%)
158,185 (1.84%)
8.Hampton
136,748 (1.59%)
9.Roanoke
99,578 (1.16%)
10.Portsmouth
97,454 (1.14%)
11.Suffolk
93,268 (1.09%)
12.Lynchburg
78,973 (0.92%)
13.Dale City
73,716 (0.86%)
14.Centreville
73,064 (0.85%)
15.Reston
62,453 (0.73%)
16.Harrisonburg
52,062 (0.61%)
17.McLean
49,310 (0.57%)
18.Leesburg
48,223 (0.56%)
19.Tuckahoe
48,187 (0.56%)
46,597 (0.54%)
21.Ashburn
44,950 (0.52%)
22.Lake Ridge
44,697 (0.52%)
23.Blacksburg
44,385 (0.52%)
24.Burke
44,191 (0.51%)
25.Woodbridge
42,734 (0.50%)
26.Manassas
42,596 (0.50%)
27.Danville
42,556 (0.50%)
28.Linton Hall
42,089 (0.49%)
29.Annandale
41,869 (0.49%)
37,767 (0.44%)
Largest Counties by Population in Virginia
The largest counties in Virginia by population are Fairfax County (1,146,825), Prince William County (477,224), Virginia Beach City (457,658), Loudoun County (413,574), and Chesterfield County (359,798).
1,146,825 (13.36%)
477,224 (5.56%)
457,658 (5.33%)
413,574 (4.82%)
359,798 (4.19%)
331,924 (3.87%)
247,172 (2.88%)
238,556 (2.78%)
235,764 (2.75%)
225,676 (2.63%)
185,069 (2.16%)
158,185 (1.84%)
154,204 (1.80%)
138,493 (1.61%)
15.Hampton City
136,748 (1.59%)
111,438 (1.30%)
109,232 (1.27%)
18.Roanoke City
99,578 (1.16%)
99,294 (1.16%)
97,454 (1.14%)
96,303 (1.12%)
22.Suffolk city
93,268 (1.09%)
90,287 (1.05%)
83,090 (0.97%)
79,183 (0.92%)
78,973 (0.92%)
77,733 (0.91%)
76,948 (0.90%)
72,416 (0.84%)
30.York County
69,635 (0.81%)
Race in Virginia
The most populous races in Virginia are White / Caucasian (5,574,307 | 64.9%), Black / African American (1,631,941 | 19.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (840,248 | 9.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 578,210 | 6.7% |
| Black / African American | 1,631,941 | 19.0% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 5,313 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 840,248 | 9.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 24,007 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 5,574,307 | 64.9% |
| Two or more Races | 503,340 | 5.9% |
| Some other Race | 265,361 | 3.1% |
| Total | 8,582,479 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Virginia
The most populous ancestries reported in Virginia are English (879,133 | 10.2%), German (876,239 | 10.2%), American (784,684 | 9.1%), Irish (776,721 | 9.0%), and Italian (334,621 | 3.9%), together accounting for 42.5% of all Virginia residents.
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Afghan | 20,569 | 0.2% |
| African | 104,204 | 1.2% |
| Alaska Native | 72 | 0.0% |
| Alaskan Athabascan | 114 | 0.0% |
| Albanian | 2,708 | 0.0% |
| Aleut | 64 | 0.0% |
| Alsatian | 270 | 0.0% |
| American | 784,684 | 9.1% |
| Apache | 1,228 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 81,617 | 0.9% |
| Arapaho | 52 | 0.0% |
| Argentinean | 6,939 | 0.1% |
| Armenian | 6,564 | 0.1% |
| Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac | 276 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 2,634 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 15,294 | 0.2% |
| Bahamian | 930 | 0.0% |
| Bangladeshi | 10,882 | 0.1% |
| Barbadian | 1,741 | 0.0% |
| Basque | 513 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 5,117 | 0.1% |
| Belizean | 955 | 0.0% |
| Bermudan | 256 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 849 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 3,270 | 0.0% |
| Bolivian | 36,316 | 0.4% |
| Brazilian | 8,811 | 0.1% |
| British | 71,025 | 0.8% |
| British West Indian | 1,813 | 0.0% |
| Bulgarian | 3,205 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 2,180 | 0.0% |
| Cajun | 1,275 | 0.0% |
| Cambodian | 9,526 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 12,935 | 0.2% |
| Cape Verdean | 1,028 | 0.0% |
| Carpatho Rusyn | 256 | 0.0% |
| Celtic | 1,828 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 302,079 | 3.5% |
| Central American Indian | 7,722 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 24,484 | 0.3% |
| Cheyenne | 166 | 0.0% |
| Chickasaw | 386 | 0.0% |
| Chilean | 5,595 | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 95,516 | 1.1% |
| Chippewa | 1,236 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 1,840 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 23,655 | 0.3% |
| Comanche | 207 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rican | 3,759 | 0.0% |
| Cree | 219 | 0.0% |
| Creek | 796 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 5,846 | 0.1% |
| Crow | 138 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 22,602 | 0.3% |
| Cypriot | 580 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 21,698 | 0.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 6,039 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 18,364 | 0.2% |
| Delaware | 343 | 0.0% |
| Dominican | 17,084 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 62,645 | 0.7% |
| Dutch West Indian | 333 | 0.0% |
| Eastern European | 24,867 | 0.3% |
| Ecuadorian | 9,711 | 0.1% |
| Egyptian | 13,193 | 0.2% |
| English | 879,133 | 10.2% |
| Estonian | 1,060 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopian | 38,394 | 0.4% |
| European | 181,612 | 2.1% |
| Fijian | 60 | 0.0% |
| Filipino | 117,250 | 1.4% |
| Finnish | 7,538 | 0.1% |
| French | 137,546 | 1.6% |
| French American Indian | 331 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 29,726 | 0.4% |
| German | 876,239 | 10.2% |
| German Russian | 337 | 0.0% |
| Ghanaian | 17,592 | 0.2% |
| Greek | 31,802 | 0.4% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 3,562 | 0.0% |
| Guatemalan | 56,837 | 0.7% |
| Guyanese | 2,130 | 0.0% |
| Haitian | 8,502 | 0.1% |
| Hmong | 298 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 47,861 | 0.6% |
| Hopi | 160 | 0.0% |
| Houma | 29 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 27,624 | 0.3% |
| Icelander | 1,061 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 166,858 | 1.9% |
| Indonesian | 2,966 | 0.0% |
| Inupiat | 310 | 0.0% |
| Iranian | 19,953 | 0.2% |
| Iraqi | 5,910 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 776,721 | 9.0% |
| Iroquois | 1,823 | 0.0% |
| Israeli | 1,839 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 334,621 | 3.9% |
| Jamaican | 22,834 | 0.3% |
| Japanese | 30,391 | 0.4% |
| Jordanian | 4,158 | 0.1% |
| Kenyan | 2,832 | 0.0% |
| Kiowa | 205 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 93,481 | 1.1% |
| Laotian | 5,439 | 0.1% |
| Latvian | 2,624 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 17,253 | 0.2% |
| Liberian | 2,255 | 0.0% |
| Lithuanian | 13,368 | 0.2% |
| Lumbee | 1,284 | 0.0% |
| Luxembourger | 457 | 0.0% |
| Macedonian | 808 | 0.0% |
| Malaysian | 1,110 | 0.0% |
| Maltese | 367 | 0.0% |
| Marshallese | 24 | 0.0% |
| Menominee | 11 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 190,142 | 2.2% |
| Mexican American Indian | 4,966 | 0.1% |
| Mongolian | 2,267 | 0.0% |
| Moroccan | 10,641 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 6,146 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 981 | 0.0% |
| Nepalese | 10,460 | 0.1% |
| New Zealander | 596 | 0.0% |
| Nicaraguan | 11,054 | 0.1% |
| Nigerian | 10,481 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 14,192 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 48,964 | 0.6% |
| Okinawan | 251 | 0.0% |
| Osage | 329 | 0.0% |
| Ottawa | 70 | 0.0% |
| Paiute | 22 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 39,136 | 0.5% |
| Palestinian | 4,321 | 0.1% |
| Panamanian | 8,915 | 0.1% |
| Paraguayan | 1,545 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 2,974 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 40,461 | 0.5% |
| Pima | 30 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 151,996 | 1.8% |
| Portuguese | 17,649 | 0.2% |
| Potawatomi | 225 | 0.0% |
| Pueblo | 254 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 108,327 | 1.3% |
| Puget Sound Salish | 79 | 0.0% |
| Romanian | 8,211 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 47,031 | 0.5% |
| Salvadoran | 172,530 | 2.0% |
| Samoan | 2,582 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 21,043 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 117,802 | 1.4% |
| Scottish | 161,418 | 1.9% |
| Seminole | 734 | 0.0% |
| Senegalese | 570 | 0.0% |
| Serbian | 3,284 | 0.0% |
| Shoshone | 47 | 0.0% |
| Sierra Leonean | 4,878 | 0.1% |
| Sioux | 1,396 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 3,956 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 15,327 | 0.2% |
| Slovene | 2,651 | 0.0% |
| Somali | 3,953 | 0.1% |
| South African | 1,934 | 0.0% |
| South American | 136,029 | 1.6% |
| South American Indian | 2,679 | 0.0% |
| Soviet Union | 32 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 18,108 | 0.2% |
| Spanish | 10,163 | 0.1% |
| Spanish American | 842 | 0.0% |
| Spanish American Indian | 282 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 2,717 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 203,209 | 2.4% |
| Sudanese | 4,040 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 52,624 | 0.6% |
| Swiss | 21,053 | 0.3% |
| Syrian | 4,364 | 0.1% |
| Taiwanese | 5,556 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 12,470 | 0.2% |
| Tlingit-Haida | 123 | 0.0% |
| Tohono O'Odham | 106 | 0.0% |
| Tongan | 182 | 0.0% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 5,407 | 0.1% |
| Tsimshian | 18 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 10,592 | 0.1% |
| U.S. Virgin Islander | 1,285 | 0.0% |
| Ugandan | 1,085 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 21,556 | 0.3% |
| Uruguayan | 2,089 | 0.0% |
| Ute | 74 | 0.0% |
| Venezuelan | 8,790 | 0.1% |
| Vietnamese | 71,450 | 0.8% |
| Welsh | 56,252 | 0.7% |
| West Indian | 7,521 | 0.1% |
| Yakama | 76 | 0.0% |
| Yaqui | 340 | 0.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 4,179 | 0.1% |
| Yuman | 18 | 0.0% |
| Yup'ik | 39 | 0.0% |
| Zimbabwean | 299 | 0.0% | View All 199 Rows |
Sex and Age in Virginia
Sex and Age in Virginia
The most populous age groups in Virginia are 25 to 29 Years (297,545 | 7.0%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (296,661 | 6.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 256,734 (6.0%) | 244,760 (5.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 266,854 (6.3%) | 252,006 (5.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 280,270 (6.6%) | 266,690 (6.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 287,212 (6.8%) | 274,752 (6.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 295,373 (7.0%) | 275,307 (6.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 297,545 (7.0%) | 288,627 (6.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 295,939 (7.0%) | 293,334 (6.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 293,361 (6.9%) | 296,661 (6.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 275,492 (6.5%) | 270,731 (6.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 274,107 (6.5%) | 276,585 (6.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 281,133 (6.6%) | 287,772 (6.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 286,969 (6.8%) | 296,229 (6.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 259,900 (6.1%) | 279,536 (6.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 213,718 (5.0%) | 236,278 (5.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 162,442 (3.8%) | 190,832 (4.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 102,659 (2.4%) | 129,367 (3.0%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 62,691 (1.5%) | 86,520 (2.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 52,882 (1.3%) | 91,211 (2.1%) |
| Total | 4,245,281 (100.0%) | 4,337,198 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Virginia
Median Family Size in Virginia
The median family size in Virginia is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,617,381 | 75.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (143,990 | 6.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,617,381 (75.8%) | 3.18 |
| Single Male/Father | 143,990 (6.8%) | 2.88 |
| Single Female/Mother | 373,283 (17.5%) | 3.14 |
| Total Families | 2,134,654 (100.0%) | 3.15 |
Median Household Size in Virginia
The median household size in Virginia is 2.57 persons per household, with single female/mother households (373,283 | 11.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.34 persons per household. non-family households (1,113,874 | 34.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,617,381 (49.8%) | 3.21 |
| Single Male/Father | 143,990 (4.4%) | 3.28 |
| Single Female/Mother | 373,283 (11.5%) | 3.34 |
| Non-family | 1,113,874 (34.3%) | 1.28 |
| Total Households | 3,248,528 (100.0%) | 2.57 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Virginia
Out of a total of 3,248,528 households in Virginia, 2,134,654 (65.7%) are family households, while 1,113,874 (34.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 934,787, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 899,255.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 899,255 (27.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 934,787 (28.8%) | 173,972 (5.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 494,373 (15.2%) | 26,008 (0.8%) |
| 4-Person Households | 418,554 (12.9%) | 10,525 (0.3%) |
| 5-Person Households | 184,308 (5.7%) | 2,783 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 66,346 (2.0%) | 827 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 36,286 (1.1%) | 504 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,134,654 (65.7%) | 1,113,874 (34.3%) |
Female Fertility in Virginia
Fertility by Age in Virginia
Average fertility rate in Virginia is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.5% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 2,198 (2.2%) | 8.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 69,372 (69.5%) | 81.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 28,229 (28.3%) | 31.0 |
| Total | 99,799 (100.0%) | 49.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Virginia
71.0% of women with births (99,799) in Virginia are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 90.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.4% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 202 (9.2%) | 1,996 (90.8%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 47,034 (67.8%) | 22,338 (32.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 23,599 (83.6%) | 4,630 (16.4%) |
| Total | 70,857 (71.0%) | 28,942 (29.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Virginia
Average fertility rate in Virginia is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 28.2% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 8,340 (8.4%) | 30.0 |
| High School Diploma | 19,878 (19.9%) | 53.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 28,141 (28.2%) | 48.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24,810 (24.9%) | 53.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 18,630 (18.7%) | 60.0 |
| Total | 99,799 (100.0%) | 49.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Virginia
29.0% of women with births in Virginia are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 52.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 3,995 (47.9%) | 4,345 (52.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 9,422 (47.4%) | 10,456 (52.6%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 17,757 (63.1%) | 10,384 (36.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22,279 (89.8%) | 2,531 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 17,363 (93.2%) | 1,267 (6.8%) |
| Total | 70,857 (71.0%) | 28,942 (29.0%) |
Income in Virginia
Income Overview in Virginia
Per Capita Income in Virginia is $43,267, while median incomes of families and households are $98,771 and $80,615 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 8,582,479 | $43,267 |
| Median Family Income | 2,134,654 | $98,771 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,134,654 | $130,284 |
| Median Household Income | 3,248,528 | $80,615 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,248,528 | $111,013 |
| Income Deficit | 2,134,654 | $10,709 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 8,582,479 | 30.37% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 8,582,479 | 69.63¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 8,582,479 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Virginia
Average Earnings in Virginia are $42,964, $50,975 for men and $35,492 for women, a difference of 30.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,498,411 (52.5%) | $50,975 |
| Female | 2,261,952 (47.5%) | $35,492 |
| Total | 4,760,363 (100.0%) | $42,964 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Virginia
The most common earnings brackets in Virginia are $100,000+ for men (567,933 | 22.7%) and $100,000+ for women (266,716 | 11.8%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 110,224 (4.4%) | 143,911 (6.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 74,811 (3.0%) | 97,153 (4.3%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 70,315 (2.8%) | 92,294 (4.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 47,440 (1.9%) | 67,691 (3.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 57,526 (2.3%) | 81,132 (3.6%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 49,712 (2.0%) | 72,598 (3.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 55,602 (2.2%) | 77,339 (3.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 40,393 (1.6%) | 56,393 (2.5%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 76,424 (3.1%) | 90,653 (4.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 48,388 (1.9%) | 58,254 (2.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 130,044 (5.2%) | 138,571 (6.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 132,534 (5.3%) | 143,964 (6.4%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 112,682 (4.5%) | 112,391 (5.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 128,823 (5.2%) | 118,987 (5.3%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 93,590 (3.7%) | 88,900 (3.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 115,805 (4.6%) | 105,362 (4.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 175,425 (7.0%) | 150,711 (6.7%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 146,797 (5.9%) | 114,633 (5.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 263,943 (10.6%) | 184,299 (8.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 567,933 (22.7%) | 266,716 (11.8%) |
| Total | 2,498,411 (100.0%) | 2,261,952 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Virginia
Average earnings in Virginia are $58,818 for men and $41,941 for women, a difference of 28.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $113,111, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,853. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,250, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,382.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $32,853 | $20,382 |
| High School Diploma | $41,415 | $27,076 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $51,999 | $34,704 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,664 | $53,145 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,111 | $72,250 |
| Total | $58,818 | $41,941 |
Family Income in Virginia
Family Income Brackets in Virginia
According to the Virginia family income data, there are 433,335 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 32,020 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 57,636 | 2.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 32,020 | 1.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 85,386 | 4.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 115,271 | 5.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 185,715 | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 320,198 | 15.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 286,044 | 13.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 433,335 | 20.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 254,024 | 11.9% |
| $200,000+ | 365,026 | 17.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Virginia
4-person families (397,509 | 18.6%) account for the highest median family income in Virginia with $121,130 per family, while 2-person families (992,202 | 46.5%) have the highest median income of $42,779 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 992,202 (46.5%) | $85,558 |
| 3-Person Families | 487,202 (22.8%) | $101,843 |
| 4-Person Families | 397,509 (18.6%) | $121,130 |
| 5-Person Families | 169,012 (7.9%) | $113,284 |
| 6-Person Families | 58,879 (2.8%) | $112,726 |
| 7+ Person Families | 29,850 (1.4%) | $117,451 |
| Total | 2,134,654 (100.0%) | $98,771 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Virginia
The median family income in Virginia is $98,771, with families comprising 3+ earners (254,011) having the highest median family income of $145,804, while families with no earners (279,265) have the lowest median family income of $52,334, accounting for 11.9% and 13.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 279,265 (13.1%) | $52,334 |
| 1 Earner | 652,508 (30.6%) | $67,285 |
| 2 Earners | 948,870 (44.5%) | $122,781 |
| 3+ Earners | 254,011 (11.9%) | $145,804 |
| Total | 2,134,654 (100.0%) | $98,771 |
Household Income in Virginia
Household Income Brackets in Virginia
With 571,741 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Virginia, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 97,456 households (3.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 149,432 | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 97,456 | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 207,906 | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 224,148 | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 328,101 | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 513,267 | 15.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 415,812 | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 571,741 | 17.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 315,107 | 9.7% |
| $200,000+ | 425,557 | 13.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Virginia
The median household income in Virginia is $80,615, with the highest median household income of $99,057 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,248,045 households (38.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,953, with 109,595 households (3.4%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 109,595 (3.4%) | $40,953 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,070,864 (33.0%) | $86,973 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,248,045 (38.4%) | $99,057 |
| 65+ Years | 820,024 (25.2%) | $57,591 |
| Total | 3,248,528 (100.0%) | $80,615 |
Poverty in Virginia
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Virginia
With 8.9% poverty level for males and 11.0% for females among the residents of Virginia, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 56,797 males (16.5%) and 67,868 females (20.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 35,331 (14.0%) | 33,942 (14.1%) |
| 5 Years | 6,353 (12.6%) | 6,466 (13.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 42,705 (13.3%) | 40,336 (13.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 19,817 (11.9%) | 19,352 (12.2%) |
| 15 Years | 6,121 (11.1%) | 7,132 (12.8%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 12,919 (11.8%) | 12,228 (12.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 56,797 (16.5%) | 67,868 (20.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 39,267 (6.9%) | 68,451 (11.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 32,843 (6.0%) | 54,987 (9.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 32,946 (6.0%) | 43,149 (7.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 40,715 (7.5%) | 49,482 (8.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 23,641 (6.4%) | 30,961 (7.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13,652 (6.4%) | 31,203 (10.6%) |
| Total | 363,107 (8.9%) | 465,557 (11.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Virginia
According to the poverty statistics in Virginia, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.0% of males and 92.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 217,700 (86.0%) | 206,458 (85.9%) |
| 5 Years | 44,099 (87.4%) | 41,918 (86.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 278,667 (86.7%) | 262,439 (86.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 146,320 (88.1%) | 139,488 (87.8%) |
| 15 Years | 49,288 (88.9%) | 48,694 (87.2%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 96,501 (88.2%) | 89,632 (88.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 288,073 (83.5%) | 269,842 (79.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 530,579 (93.1%) | 509,371 (88.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 518,537 (94.0%) | 510,203 (90.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 512,124 (94.0%) | 519,681 (92.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 498,207 (92.4%) | 524,717 (91.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 348,521 (93.6%) | 393,182 (92.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 199,904 (93.6%) | 264,259 (89.4%) |
| Total | 3,728,520 (91.1%) | 3,779,884 (89.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Virginia
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Virginia show that 3.2% or 51,430 of the total 1,617,381 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 17.0%, comprising of 1,653 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.4%, which includes 22,577 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 904,613 (97.6%) | 22,577 (2.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 536,567 (97.0%) | 16,649 (3.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 116,669 (91.7%) | 10,551 (8.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 8,102 (83.1%) | 1,653 (17.0%) |
| Total | 1,565,951 (96.8%) | 51,430 (3.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Virginia
According to the poverty data in Virginia, 9.1% or 13,165 single-father households and 21.3% or 79,648 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 202 households (27.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,340 households (74.5%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 4,028 (5.9%) | 10,468 (7.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 7,373 (11.0%) | 47,857 (25.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1,562 (18.3%) | 18,983 (49.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 202 (27.7%) | 2,340 (74.5%) |
| Total | 13,165 (9.1%) | 79,648 (21.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Virginia
The poverty data for Virginia shows that 51,430 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 92,813 of the single-parent households (17.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,653 households (17.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,542 household (65.6%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 22,577 (2.4%) | 14,496 (6.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 16,649 (3.0%) | 55,230 (21.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 10,551 (8.3%) | 20,545 (44.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 1,653 (17.0%) | 2,542 (65.6%) |
| Total | 51,430 (3.2%) | 92,813 (17.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Virginia
Employment by Class of Employer in Virginia
Among the 4,268,079 employed individuals in Virginia, private company employees (2,603,662 | 61.0%), federal government employees (467,622 | 11.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (347,372 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 2,603,662 | 61.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 144,152 | 3.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 199,238 | 4.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 347,372 | 8.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 326,662 | 7.6% |
| State Government Employees | 172,250 | 4.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 467,622 | 11.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 7,121 | 0.2% |
| Total | 4,268,079 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Virginia
According to the labor force statistics for Virginia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,903,607), 65.9% or 4,549,477 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 209,276 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 84.9% or 497,660 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.2% or 27,727 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 182,414 (40.5%) | 27,727 (15.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 429,722 (75.3%) | 39,534 (9.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 497,660 (84.9%) | 26,874 (5.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 499,704 (84.8%) | 21,487 (4.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 964,672 (84.9%) | 32,799 (3.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 934,863 (83.5%) | 30,850 (3.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 440,898 (75.6%) | 13,227 (3.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 331,753 (61.5%) | 9,953 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 232,145 (28.9%) | 7,893 (3.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39,925 (7.6%) | 1,038 (2.6%) |
| Total | 4,549,477 (65.9%) | 209,276 (4.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Virginia
According to labor force statistics for Virginia, 80.6% of individuals (3,670,460) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,553,921) are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 135,807 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.1% or 1,693,424 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.8% or 15,193 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 223,432 (61.4%) | 24,745 (6.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 751,916 (72.8%) | 53,708 (5.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 997,890 (80.8%) | 53,106 (4.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,693,424 (88.1%) | 42,288 (2.2%) |
| Total | 3,670,460 (80.6%) | 168,495 (3.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Virginia
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Virginia are Community & Social Service (508,296 | 12.0%), Management (506,578 | 12.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (400,270 | 9.5%), Business & Financial (302,750 | 7.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (276,165 | 6.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Virginia, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (71.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.6%), Health Technologists (76.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (74.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 291,526 (57.6%) | 215,052 (42.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 139,184 (46.0%) | 163,566 (54.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 288,413 (72.1%) | 111,857 (28.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 183,654 (71.9%) | 71,906 (28.1%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 77,516 (83.5%) | 15,345 (16.5%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 27,243 (52.5%) | 24,606 (47.5%) |
| Community & Social Service | 172,531 (33.9%) | 335,765 (66.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 25,402 (31.9%) | 54,350 (68.1%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 34,262 (51.7%) | 32,007 (48.3%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 71,778 (26.0%) | 204,387 (74.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 41,089 (47.7%) | 45,021 (52.3%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 52,887 (22.4%) | 183,433 (77.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 37,837 (23.5%) | 123,416 (76.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 944,541 (48.3%) | 1,009,673 (51.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,188,229 (51.9%) | 2,031,552 (48.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Virginia are Food Preparation & Serving (205,904 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (137,792 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (114,148 | 2.7%), Personal Care & Service (113,193 | 2.7%), and Healthcare Support (111,325 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Virginia, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.7%), Security & Protection (75.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.2%), Personal Care & Service (76.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 14,296 (12.8%) | 97,029 (87.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 86,201 (75.5%) | 27,947 (24.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 43,739 (72.6%) | 16,482 (27.4%) |
| Law Enforcement | 42,462 (78.7%) | 11,465 (21.3%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 90,816 (44.1%) | 115,088 (55.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 80,605 (58.5%) | 57,187 (41.5%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 26,418 (23.3%) | 86,775 (76.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 298,336 (43.7%) | 384,026 (56.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,188,229 (51.9%) | 2,031,552 (48.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Virginia are Office & Administration (429,388 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (378,185 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 187,076 (49.5%) | 191,109 (50.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 107,149 (24.9%) | 322,239 (75.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 294,225 (36.4%) | 513,348 (63.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,188,229 (51.9%) | 2,031,552 (48.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Virginia are Construction & Extraction (193,231 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (123,294 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14,146 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 11,572 (81.8%) | 2,574 (18.2%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 185,789 (96.2%) | 7,442 (3.8%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 117,276 (95.1%) | 6,018 (4.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 314,637 (95.2%) | 16,034 (4.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,188,229 (51.9%) | 2,031,552 (48.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Virginia are Production (174,810 | 4.1%), Transportation (144,017 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (126,134 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 123,519 (70.7%) | 51,291 (29.3%) |
| Transportation | 119,645 (83.1%) | 24,372 (16.9%) |
| Material Moving | 93,326 (74.0%) | 32,808 (26.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 336,490 (75.6%) | 108,471 (24.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,188,229 (51.9%) | 2,031,552 (48.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Virginia
Employment Industries in Virginia
The major employment industries in Virginia include Health Care & Social Assistance (521,604 | 12.4%), Professional & Scientific (504,888 | 12.0%), Retail Trade (416,873 | 9.9%), Educational Services (414,165 | 9.8%), and Public Administration (377,381 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Virginia
The Virginia industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (93.3%), Construction (88.7%), and Utilities (78.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.8%), Educational Services (69.5%), and Finance & Insurance (57.4%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 22,040 (77.4%) | 6,420 (22.6%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 6,409 (93.3%) | 460 (6.7%) |
| Construction | 244,053 (88.7%) | 31,209 (11.3%) |
| Manufacturing | 210,982 (71.1%) | 85,622 (28.9%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 51,660 (70.8%) | 21,331 (29.2%) |
| Retail Trade | 212,126 (50.9%) | 204,747 (49.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 123,799 (75.1%) | 41,121 (24.9%) |
| Utilities | 24,845 (78.4%) | 6,860 (21.6%) |
| Information | 46,079 (59.4%) | 31,477 (40.6%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 81,277 (42.6%) | 109,617 (57.4%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 41,581 (52.2%) | 38,047 (47.8%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 299,715 (59.4%) | 205,173 (40.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 2,287 (46.6%) | 2,622 (53.4%) |
| Administrative & Support | 103,069 (58.6%) | 72,809 (41.4%) |
| Educational Services | 126,321 (30.5%) | 287,844 (69.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 105,498 (20.2%) | 416,106 (79.8%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 40,519 (51.9%) | 37,553 (48.1%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 127,821 (45.7%) | 152,165 (54.3%) |
| Public Administration | 220,271 (58.4%) | 157,110 (41.6%) |
| Total | 2,188,229 (51.9%) | 2,031,552 (48.1%) |
Education in Virginia
School Enrollment in Virginia
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,121,897 students in Virginia are college / undergraduate (475,731 | 22.4%), high school (440,220 | 20.7%), and middle school (427,602 | 20.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 120,102 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 100,815 | 4.8% |
| Elementary School | 410,747 | 19.4% |
| Middle School | 427,602 | 20.2% |
| High School | 440,220 | 20.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 475,731 | 22.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 146,680 | 6.9% |
| Total | 2,121,897 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Virginia
Out of a total of 2,121,897 students who are enrolled in schools in Virginia, 379,820 (17.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,742,077 (82.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 52,324 (55.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 284,080 (89.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 42,606 (44.9%) | 52,324 (55.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 413,958 (85.0%) | 73,078 (15.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 473,552 (89.0%) | 58,326 (11.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 284,080 (89.9%) | 31,744 (10.1%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 150,198 (83.6%) | 29,438 (16.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 185,663 (78.9%) | 49,543 (21.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 103,756 (72.2%) | 39,980 (27.8%) |
| 35 Years and over | 88,703 (66.4%) | 44,948 (33.6%) |
| Total | 1,742,077 (82.1%) | 379,820 (17.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Virginia
Business (465,066 | 18.0%), social sciences (283,571 | 11.0%), education (224,457 | 8.7%), science & technology (204,501 | 7.9%), and engineering (203,972 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 2,579,137 individuals in Virginia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 168,880 | 6.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 146,478 | 5.7% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 83,034 | 3.2% |
| Psychology | 134,320 | 5.2% |
| Social Sciences | 283,571 | 11.0% |
| Engineering | 203,972 | 7.9% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 29,687 | 1.1% |
| Science & Technology | 204,501 | 7.9% |
| Business | 465,066 | 18.0% |
| Education | 224,457 | 8.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 136,158 | 5.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 150,908 | 5.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 96,413 | 3.7% |
| Communications | 89,215 | 3.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 162,477 | 6.3% |
| Total | 2,579,137 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Virginia
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Virginia
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Virginia are males with 2 vehicles (907,809, accounting for 41.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (772,136, making up 45.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 59,436 (2.7%) | 56,384 (2.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 362,598 (16.4%) | 422,803 (21.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 907,809 (41.0%) | 772,136 (38.9%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 521,172 (23.5%) | 435,882 (22.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 234,852 (10.6%) | 196,679 (9.9%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 128,309 (5.8%) | 100,975 (5.1%) |
| Total | 2,214,176 (100.0%) | 1,984,859 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Virginia
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Virginia are 15 to 19 minutes (571,696 commuters, 15.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (546,048 commuters, 14.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (535,641 commuters, 14.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 85,085 | 2.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 301,107 | 8.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 453,518 | 12.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 571,696 | 15.1% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 535,641 | 14.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 266,663 | 7.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 546,048 | 14.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 131,229 | 3.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 161,392 | 4.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 353,965 | 9.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 259,423 | 6.9% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 115,089 | 3.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Virginia
The most common commute times in Virginia are 30 to 34 minutes (301,323 commuters, 14.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (281,966 commuters, 16.0%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 44,355 (2.2%) | 40,730 (2.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 145,970 (7.2%) | 155,137 (8.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 218,759 (10.8%) | 234,759 (13.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 289,730 (14.3%) | 281,966 (16.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 277,751 (13.7%) | 257,890 (14.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 138,202 (6.8%) | 128,461 (7.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 301,323 (14.9%) | 244,725 (13.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 73,459 (3.6%) | 57,770 (3.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 88,671 (4.4%) | 72,721 (4.1%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 207,755 (10.3%) | 146,210 (8.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 161,080 (8.0%) | 98,343 (5.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 73,839 (3.6%) | 41,250 (2.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Virginia
The most frequent times of departure to work in Virginia are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (272,030, 13.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (257,636, 14.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 129,320 (6.4%) | 54,438 (3.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 112,482 (5.6%) | 44,100 (2.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 128,685 (6.4%) | 63,332 (3.6%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 213,355 (10.6%) | 131,086 (7.4%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 204,213 (10.1%) | 156,460 (8.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 272,030 (13.5%) | 257,636 (14.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 210,061 (10.4%) | 251,393 (14.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 210,340 (10.4%) | 243,996 (13.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 107,731 (5.3%) | 129,149 (7.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 122,821 (6.1%) | 137,652 (7.8%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 51,595 (2.5%) | 59,164 (3.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 24,166 (1.2%) | 23,884 (1.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 117,535 (5.8%) | 103,667 (5.9%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 116,560 (5.8%) | 104,005 (5.9%) |
| Total | 2,020,894 (100.0%) | 1,759,962 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Virginia
Occupancy by Ownership in Virginia
Of the total 3,248,528 dwellings in Virginia, owner-occupied units account for 2,164,967 (66.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,083,561 (33.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,164,967 | 66.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,083,561 | 33.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,248,528 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Virginia
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 899,255 | 27.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,108,759 | 34.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 520,381 | 16.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 720,133 | 22.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,248,528 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Virginia
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 494,285 (55.0%) | 404,970 (45.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 795,807 (71.8%) | 312,952 (28.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 359,187 (69.0%) | 161,194 (31.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 515,688 (71.6%) | 204,445 (28.4%) |
| Total Housing Units | 2,164,967 (66.6%) | 1,083,561 (33.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Virginia
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 135,370 (53.2%) | 118,926 (46.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 415,412 (62.1%) | 254,073 (38.0%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 578,827 (63.8%) | 327,829 (36.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,035,358 (73.0%) | 382,733 (27.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Virginia
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 602,759 | 18.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 577,700 | 17.8% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 609,729 | 18.8% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 638,316 | 19.7% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 485,125 | 14.9% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 240,353 | 7.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 94,546 | 2.9% |
| Total | 3,248,528 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Virginia
Median Income by Occupancy in Virginia
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 2,164,967 (66.6%) | $99,453 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,083,561 (33.4%) | $52,109 |
| Average | 3,248,528 (100.0%) | $80,615 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Virginia
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 32,327 (1.5%) | 53,179 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 21,456 (1.0%) | 43,838 (4.1%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 40,962 (1.9%) | 57,761 (5.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 46,233 (2.1%) | 53,650 (5.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 51,981 (2.4%) | 55,811 (5.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 112,908 (5.2%) | 110,549 (10.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 180,711 (8.4%) | 147,609 (13.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 314,843 (14.5%) | 198,704 (18.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 286,948 (13.3%) | 127,587 (11.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 438,038 (20.2%) | 134,295 (12.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 638,560 (29.5%) | 100,578 (9.3%) |
| Total | 2,164,967 (100.0%) | 1,083,561 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Virginia
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 126,584 (5.9%) | 30,152 (2.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 231,317 (10.7%) | 36,194 (3.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 267,873 (12.4%) | 118,160 (10.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 152,947 (7.1%) | 124,251 (11.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 375,762 (17.4%) | 305,047 (28.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 328,722 (15.2%) | 225,609 (20.8%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 232,503 (10.7%) | 107,721 (9.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 169,817 (7.8%) | 43,487 (4.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 279,442 (12.9%) | 39,112 (3.6%) |
| Total | 2,164,967 (100.0%) | 1,083,561 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Virginia
Housing Structures in Virginia
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,012,533 | 62.0% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 380,912 | 11.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 48,614 | 1.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 88,999 | 2.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 150,339 | 4.6% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 438,500 | 13.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 128,631 | 4.0% |
| Total | 3,248,528 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Virginia
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,724,270 (85.7%) | 288,263 (14.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 259,250 (68.1%) | 121,662 (31.9%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 6,163 (12.7%) | 42,451 (87.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 9,303 (10.4%) | 79,696 (89.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 18,581 (12.4%) | 131,758 (87.6%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 60,641 (13.8%) | 377,859 (86.2%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 86,759 (67.4%) | 41,872 (32.6%) |
| Total | 2,164,967 (66.6%) | 1,083,561 (33.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Virginia
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 4,061 (0.2%) | 39,880 (3.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 43,647 (2.0%) | 245,603 (22.7%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 451,866 (20.9%) | 496,934 (45.9%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 745,771 (34.4%) | 211,140 (19.5%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 919,622 (42.5%) | 90,004 (8.3%) |
| Total | 2,164,967 (100.0%) | 1,083,561 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Virginia
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 794,979 (36.7%) | 277,048 (25.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 111,761 (5.2%) | 25,592 (2.4%) |
| Electricity | 1,088,452 (50.3%) | 729,353 (67.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 101,773 (4.7%) | 27,141 (2.5%) |
| Coal or Coke | 1,023 (0.1%) | 475 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 58,750 (2.7%) | 14,995 (1.4%) |
| No Fuel Used | 8,229 (0.4%) | 8,957 (0.8%) |
| Total | 2,164,967 (100.0%) | 1,083,561 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Virginia
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 52,691 (2.4%) | 143,392 (13.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 481,902 (22.3%) | 494,223 (45.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 898,151 (41.5%) | 328,773 (30.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 732,223 (33.8%) | 117,173 (10.8%) |
| Total | 2,164,967 (100.0%) | 1,083,561 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Virginia
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Virginia
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 687,254 | 1,477,713 |
| Median Property Value | $243,700 | $321,200 |
| Median Household Income | $65,980 | $516,839 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $501 | $277,770 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,884 | $37,263 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Virginia
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 62,498 (9.1%) | 26,282 (1.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 68,452 (10.0%) | 57,009 (3.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 285,227 (41.5%) | 602,818 (40.8%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 144,027 (21.0%) | 424,373 (28.7%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 72,846 (10.6%) | 226,462 (15.3%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 31,473 (4.6%) | 89,660 (6.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 22,731 (3.3%) | 51,109 (3.5%) |
| Total | 687,254 (100.0%) | 1,477,713 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Virginia
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 31,131 (4.5%) | 16,639 (1.1%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 87,249 (12.7%) | 22,652 (1.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 61,450 (8.9%) | 51,927 (3.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 84,276 (12.3%) | 51,458 (3.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 114,969 (16.7%) | 96,435 (6.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 84,869 (12.3%) | 199,874 (13.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 101,589 (14.8%) | 202,079 (13.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 121,721 (17.7%) | 336,449 (22.8%) |
| Total | 687,254 (100.0%) | 1,477,713 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Virginia
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 197,011 (28.7%) | 114,445 (7.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 116,579 (17.0%) | 422,037 (28.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 91,412 (13.3%) | 416,185 (28.2%) |
| 4.0x or more | 274,588 (40.0%) | 251,104 (17.0%) |
| Total | 687,254 (100.0%) | 1,477,713 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Virginia
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 146,016 (21.2%) | 5,783 (0.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 126,278 (18.4%) | 146,974 (10.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 381,832 (55.6%) | 240,047 (16.2%) |
| Total | 687,254 (100.0%) | 1,477,713 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Virginia
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Virginia
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 578,405 (96.0%) | 23,845 (4.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,334,969 (94.7%) | 74,352 (5.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 652,668 (87.2%) | 96,226 (12.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 858,043 (86.2%) | 137,192 (13.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 962,165 (88.5%) | 125,287 (11.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 992,827 (90.5%) | 104,727 (9.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,027,406 (92.4%) | 84,549 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 786,977 (98.8%) | 9,328 (1.2%) |
| 75 Years and older | 505,792 (99.4%) | 3,226 (0.6%) |
| Total | 7,699,252 (92.1%) | 658,732 (7.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Virginia
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 578,405 (96.0%) | 23,845 (4.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,334,969 (94.7%) | 74,352 (5.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 652,668 (87.2%) | 96,226 (12.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Virginia
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 713,280 (87.1%) | 105,245 (12.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,010,801 (86.9%) | 152,502 (13.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,082,949 (89.3%) | 129,237 (10.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 993,302 (91.7%) | 90,204 (8.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,802,940 (95.6%) | 173,601 (4.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Virginia
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 189,625 (31.5%) | 407,365 (67.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 378,855 (26.9%) | 1,005,376 (71.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 84,791 (11.3%) | 584,891 (78.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 134,418 (13.5%) | 754,490 (75.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 133,789 (12.3%) | 868,569 (79.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 141,335 (12.9%) | 902,295 (82.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 200,383 (18.0%) | 896,122 (80.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 744,147 (93.4%) | 522,586 (65.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 499,848 (98.2%) | 342,857 (67.4%) |
| Total | 2,507,191 (30.0%) | 6,284,551 (75.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Virginia
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,659 (0.6%) | 1,349 (0.5%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 50,273 (7.1%) | 29,370 (4.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 64,151 (7.0%) | 57,305 (6.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 179,840 (11.2%) | 192,945 (11.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 87,394 (23.5%) | 92,867 (21.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 95,042 (44.5%) | 142,136 (48.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Virginia
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,020 (0.4%) | 906 (0.4%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3,682 (0.5%) | 3,779 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 8,454 (0.9%) | 6,709 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 49,947 (3.1%) | 31,144 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 40,023 (10.7%) | 22,776 (5.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 53,818 (25.2%) | 53,108 (18.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,007 (0.4%) | 853 (0.4%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5,509 (0.8%) | 6,448 (0.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 9,386 (1.0%) | 11,842 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 33,453 (2.1%) | 39,600 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 15,521 (4.2%) | 16,797 (4.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 17,272 (8.1%) | 28,477 (9.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 41,440 (5.8%) | 20,308 (3.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 43,545 (4.8%) | 35,039 (3.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 60,812 (3.8%) | 67,357 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 17,733 (4.8%) | 18,460 (4.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 23,232 (10.9%) | 39,579 (13.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4,908 (0.7%) | 3,311 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10,934 (1.2%) | 11,088 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 87,072 (5.4%) | 109,924 (6.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 45,782 (12.3%) | 63,334 (14.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 53,020 (24.8%) | 98,462 (33.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 11,403 (1.6%) | 5,594 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 9,447 (1.0%) | 6,480 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 29,093 (1.8%) | 33,324 (2.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13,901 (3.7%) | 15,885 (3.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 21,502 (10.1%) | 41,598 (14.1%) |
Technology Access in Virginia
Computing Device Access in Virginia
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,637,340 | 81.2% |
| Smartphone | 2,829,255 | 87.1% |
| Tablet | 2,135,346 | 65.7% |
| No Computing Device | 215,825 | 6.6% |
| Total | 3,248,528 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Virginia
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 6,778 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 2,358,656 | 72.6% |
| Cellular Data Only | 356,521 | 11.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 195,015 | 6.0% |
| No Internet | 395,677 | 12.2% |
| Total | 3,248,528 | 100.0% |
Virginia Summary
Virginia is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered by Maryland to the northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, North Carolina and Tennessee to the south, Kentucky to the west, and West Virginia to the northwest. Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States, with over 8.5 million residents as of 2019. It is the 35th largest state in terms of land area, covering 42,774 square miles.
History
Virginia was one of the original 13 colonies that formed the United States. It was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas, established in 1607 at Jamestown. Virginia was one of the key states in the American Revolution, and was the birthplace of four of the first five presidents of the United States.
Virginia was the tenth state to ratify the United States Constitution on June 25, 1788. During the Civil War, Virginia was a Confederate state, and Richmond served as the Confederate capital. After the war, Virginia was readmitted to the Union in 1870.
Geography
Virginia is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered by Maryland to the northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, North Carolina and Tennessee to the south, Kentucky to the west, and West Virginia to the northwest.
Virginia is divided into 95 counties and 38 independent cities. The state is divided into five distinct geographic regions: the Tidewater, Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau.
The Tidewater region is located in the southeastern corner of the state and is home to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The Piedmont region is located in the central part of the state and is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The Blue Ridge Mountains are located in the western part of the state and are home to the Shenandoah National Park. The Valley and Ridge region is located in the southwestern part of the state and is characterized by long, narrow valleys and ridges. The Appalachian Plateau is located in the far southwestern corner of the state and is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Economy
Virginia has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and services. The state is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Capital One, Dominion Energy, and Smithfield Foods.
Agriculture is an important part of the state’s economy, with crops such as tobacco, soybeans, corn, and wheat being grown in the state. The state is also home to a thriving wine industry, with over 300 wineries located throughout the state.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the state’s economy, with products such as automobiles, chemicals, electronics, and textiles being produced in the state. Technology is also an important part of the state’s economy, with companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle having a presence in the state.
Demographics
As of 2019, Virginia had an estimated population of 8,535,519, making it the 12th most populous state in the United States. The state has a population density of 202.3 people per square mile.
The racial makeup of Virginia is 68.5% White, 19.7% Black or African American, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 0.1% Pacific Islander. The state also has a large immigrant population, with over 10% of the population being foreign-born.
The median household income in Virginia is $71,535, and the median home value is $269,000. The state has a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Conclusion
Virginia is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered by Maryland to the northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, North Carolina and Tennessee to the south, Kentucky to the west, and West Virginia to the northwest. Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States, with over 8.5 million residents as of 2019. It is the 35th largest state in terms of land area, covering 42,774 square miles.
Virginia has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and services. The state is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Capital One, Dominion Energy, and Smithfield Foods. The racial makeup of Virginia is 68.5% White, 19.7% Black or African American, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 0.1% Pacific Islander. The median household income in Virginia is $71,535, and the median home value is $269,000. The state has a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Common Questions
When was Virginia Incorporated?
Virginia was Incorporated into the Union on Jun 25, 1788.
What is the Total Area of Virginia?
Total Area of Virginia is 42,775 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Virginia?
Total Land Area of Virginia is 39,493 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Virginia?
Total Water Area of Virginia is 3,282 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Virginia?
Average Elevation in Virginia is 950 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Virginia?
Highest Elevation in Virginia is 5,729 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Virginia?
Lowest Elevation in Virginia is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Virginia?
Population Density in Virginia is 217.3 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Virginia?
Total Population of Virginia is 8,582,479.
What is the Total Male Population of Virginia?
Total Male Population of Virginia is 4,245,281.
What is the Total Female Population of Virginia?
Total Female Population of Virginia is 4,337,198.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Virginia?
There are 97.88 Males per 100 Females in Virginia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Virginia?
There are 102.17 Females per 100 Males in Virginia.
What is the Median Population Age in Virginia?
Median Population Age in Virginia is 38.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Virginia
Average Family Size in Virginia is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Virginia
Average Household Size in Virginia is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Virginia?
Per Capita income in Virginia is $43,267.
What is the Median Family Income in Virginia?
Median Family Income in Virginia is $98,771.
What is the Median Household income in Virginia?
Median Household Income in Virginia is $80,615.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Virginia?
Income or Wage Gap in Virginia is 30.4%.
Women in Virginia earn 69.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Virginia?
Family Income Deficit in Virginia is $10,709.
Families that are below poverty line in Virginia earn $10,709 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Virginia?
Inequality or Gini Index in Virginia is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Virginia?
There are 4,549,477 People in the Labor Forcein in Virginia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Virginia?
65.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Virginia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Virginia?
Unemployment Rate in Virginia is 4.6%.