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Virginia Overview

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

Virginia Area Codes

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).
83,687 (0.98%)
77,139 (0.90%)
72,613 (0.85%)
66,949 (0.78%)
65,927 (0.77%)
65,520 (0.76%)
61,175 (0.71%)
60,915 (0.71%)
60,180 (0.70%)
60,158 (0.70%)
59,843 (0.70%)
59,637 (0.69%)
59,590 (0.69%)
58,952 (0.69%)
57,942 (0.68%)
56,854 (0.66%)
54,634 (0.64%)
54,453 (0.63%)
53,451 (0.62%)
53,406 (0.62%)
52,313 (0.61%)
50,306 (0.59%)
50,070 (0.58%)
50,005 (0.58%)
49,993 (0.58%)
49,916 (0.58%)
49,826 (0.58%)
48,296 (0.56%)
45,435 (0.53%)
45,325 (0.53%)
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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%)
238,556 (2.78%)
235,764 (2.75%)
225,676 (2.63%)
185,069 (2.16%)
158,185 (1.84%)
136,748 (1.59%)
99,578 (1.16%)
97,454 (1.14%)
93,268 (1.09%)
78,973 (0.92%)
73,716 (0.86%)
73,064 (0.85%)
62,453 (0.73%)
52,062 (0.61%)
49,310 (0.57%)
48,223 (0.56%)
48,187 (0.56%)
46,597 (0.54%)
44,950 (0.52%)
44,697 (0.52%)
44,385 (0.52%)
44,191 (0.51%)
42,734 (0.50%)
42,596 (0.50%)
42,556 (0.50%)
42,089 (0.49%)
41,869 (0.49%)
37,767 (0.44%)
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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%)
136,748 (1.59%)
111,438 (1.30%)
109,232 (1.27%)
99,578 (1.16%)
99,294 (1.16%)
97,454 (1.14%)
96,303 (1.12%)
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%)
69,635 (0.81%)
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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 in Virginia
Race# Population% Population
Asian578,2106.7%
Black / African American1,631,94119.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific5,3130.1%
Hispanic or Latino840,2489.8%
Native / Alaskan24,0070.3%
White / Caucasian5,574,30764.9%
Two or more Races503,3405.9%
Some other Race265,3613.1%
Total8,582,479100.0%

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
Afghan20,5690.2%
African104,2041.2%
Alaska Native720.0%
Alaskan Athabascan1140.0%
Albanian2,7080.0%
Aleut640.0%
Alsatian2700.0%
American784,6849.1%
Apache1,2280.0%
Arab81,6170.9%
Arapaho520.0%
Argentinean6,9390.1%
Armenian6,5640.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac2760.0%
Australian2,6340.0%
Austrian15,2940.2%
Bahamian9300.0%
Bangladeshi10,8820.1%
Barbadian1,7410.0%
Basque5130.0%
Belgian5,1170.1%
Belizean9550.0%
Bermudan2560.0%
Bhutanese8490.0%
Blackfeet3,2700.0%
Bolivian36,3160.4%
Brazilian8,8110.1%
British71,0250.8%
British West Indian1,8130.0%
Bulgarian3,2050.0%
Burmese2,1800.0%
Cajun1,2750.0%
Cambodian9,5260.1%
Canadian12,9350.2%
Cape Verdean1,0280.0%
Carpatho Rusyn2560.0%
Celtic1,8280.0%
Central American302,0793.5%
Central American Indian7,7220.1%
Cherokee24,4840.3%
Cheyenne1660.0%
Chickasaw3860.0%
Chilean5,5950.1%
Chinese95,5161.1%
Chippewa1,2360.0%
Choctaw1,8400.0%
Colombian23,6550.3%
Comanche2070.0%
Costa Rican3,7590.0%
Cree2190.0%
Creek7960.0%
Croatian5,8460.1%
Crow1380.0%
Cuban22,6020.3%
Cypriot5800.0%
Czech21,6980.3%
Czechoslovakian6,0390.1%
Danish18,3640.2%
Delaware3430.0%
Dominican17,0840.2%
Dutch62,6450.7%
Dutch West Indian3330.0%
Eastern European24,8670.3%
Ecuadorian9,7110.1%
Egyptian13,1930.2%
English879,13310.2%
Estonian1,0600.0%
Ethiopian38,3940.4%
European181,6122.1%
Fijian600.0%
Filipino117,2501.4%
Finnish7,5380.1%
French137,5461.6%
French American Indian3310.0%
French Canadian29,7260.4%
German876,23910.2%
German Russian3370.0%
Ghanaian17,5920.2%
Greek31,8020.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro3,5620.0%
Guatemalan56,8370.7%
Guyanese2,1300.0%
Haitian8,5020.1%
Hmong2980.0%
Honduran47,8610.6%
Hopi1600.0%
Houma290.0%
Hungarian27,6240.3%
Icelander1,0610.0%
Indian (Asian)166,8581.9%
Indonesian2,9660.0%
Inupiat3100.0%
Iranian19,9530.2%
Iraqi5,9100.1%
Irish776,7219.0%
Iroquois1,8230.0%
Israeli1,8390.0%
Italian334,6213.9%
Jamaican22,8340.3%
Japanese30,3910.4%
Jordanian4,1580.1%
Kenyan2,8320.0%
Kiowa2050.0%
Korean93,4811.1%
Laotian5,4390.1%
Latvian2,6240.0%
Lebanese17,2530.2%
Liberian2,2550.0%
Lithuanian13,3680.2%
Lumbee1,2840.0%
Luxembourger4570.0%
Macedonian8080.0%
Malaysian1,1100.0%
Maltese3670.0%
Marshallese240.0%
Menominee110.0%
Mexican190,1422.2%
Mexican American Indian4,9660.1%
Mongolian2,2670.0%
Moroccan10,6410.1%
Native Hawaiian6,1460.1%
Navajo9810.0%
Nepalese10,4600.1%
New Zealander5960.0%
Nicaraguan11,0540.1%
Nigerian10,4810.1%
Northern European14,1920.2%
Norwegian48,9640.6%
Okinawan2510.0%
Osage3290.0%
Ottawa700.0%
Paiute220.0%
Pakistani39,1360.5%
Palestinian4,3210.1%
Panamanian8,9150.1%
Paraguayan1,5450.0%
Pennsylvania German2,9740.0%
Peruvian40,4610.5%
Pima300.0%
Polish151,9961.8%
Portuguese17,6490.2%
Potawatomi2250.0%
Pueblo2540.0%
Puerto Rican108,3271.3%
Puget Sound Salish790.0%
Romanian8,2110.1%
Russian47,0310.5%
Salvadoran172,5302.0%
Samoan2,5820.0%
Scandinavian21,0430.3%
Scotch-Irish117,8021.4%
Scottish161,4181.9%
Seminole7340.0%
Senegalese5700.0%
Serbian3,2840.0%
Shoshone470.0%
Sierra Leonean4,8780.1%
Sioux1,3960.0%
Slavic3,9560.1%
Slovak15,3270.2%
Slovene2,6510.0%
Somali3,9530.1%
South African1,9340.0%
South American136,0291.6%
South American Indian2,6790.0%
Soviet Union320.0%
Spaniard18,1080.2%
Spanish10,1630.1%
Spanish American8420.0%
Spanish American Indian2820.0%
Sri Lankan2,7170.0%
Subsaharan African203,2092.4%
Sudanese4,0400.1%
Swedish52,6240.6%
Swiss21,0530.3%
Syrian4,3640.1%
Taiwanese5,5560.1%
Thai12,4700.2%
Tlingit-Haida1230.0%
Tohono O'Odham1060.0%
Tongan1820.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian5,4070.1%
Tsimshian180.0%
Turkish10,5920.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander1,2850.0%
Ugandan1,0850.0%
Ukrainian21,5560.3%
Uruguayan2,0890.0%
Ute740.0%
Venezuelan8,7900.1%
Vietnamese71,4500.8%
Welsh56,2520.7%
West Indian7,5210.1%
Yakama760.0%
Yaqui3400.0%
Yugoslavian4,1790.1%
Yuman180.0%
Yup'ik390.0%
Zimbabwean2990.0%
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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 BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years256,734 (6.0%)244,760 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years266,854 (6.3%)252,006 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years280,270 (6.6%)266,690 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years287,212 (6.8%)274,752 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years295,373 (7.0%)275,307 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years297,545 (7.0%)288,627 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years295,939 (7.0%)293,334 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years293,361 (6.9%)296,661 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years275,492 (6.5%)270,731 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years274,107 (6.5%)276,585 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years281,133 (6.6%)287,772 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years286,969 (6.8%)296,229 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years259,900 (6.1%)279,536 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years213,718 (5.0%)236,278 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years162,442 (3.8%)190,832 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years102,659 (2.4%)129,367 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years62,691 (1.5%)86,520 (2.0%)
85 Years and over52,882 (1.3%)91,211 (2.1%)
Total4,245,281 (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.
Median Family Size in Virginia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,617,381 (75.8%)3.18
Single Male/Father143,990 (6.8%)2.88
Single Female/Mother373,283 (17.5%)3.14
Total Families2,134,654 (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.
Median Household Size in Virginia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,617,381 (49.8%)3.21
Single Male/Father143,990 (4.4%)3.28
Single Female/Mother373,283 (11.5%)3.34
Non-family1,113,874 (34.3%)1.28
Total Households3,248,528 (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 by Marriage Status in Virginia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-899,255 (27.7%)
2-Person Households934,787 (28.8%)173,972 (5.4%)
3-Person Households494,373 (15.2%)26,008 (0.8%)
4-Person Households418,554 (12.9%)10,525 (0.3%)
5-Person Households184,308 (5.7%)2,783 (0.1%)
6-Person Households66,346 (2.0%)827 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households36,286 (1.1%)504 (0.0%)
Total2,134,654 (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.
Female Fertility by Age in Virginia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years2,198 (2.2%)8.0
20 to 34 years69,372 (69.5%)81.0
35 to 50 years28,229 (28.3%)31.0
Total99,799 (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.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Virginia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years202 (9.2%)1,996 (90.8%)
20 to 34 years47,034 (67.8%)22,338 (32.2%)
35 to 50 years23,599 (83.6%)4,630 (16.4%)
Total70,857 (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.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Virginia
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School8,340 (8.4%)30.0
High School Diploma19,878 (19.9%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree28,141 (28.2%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree24,810 (24.9%)53.0
Graduate Degree18,630 (18.7%)60.0
Total99,799 (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.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Virginia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School3,995 (47.9%)4,345 (52.1%)
High School Diploma9,422 (47.4%)10,456 (52.6%)
College or Associate's Degree17,757 (63.1%)10,384 (36.9%)
Bachelor's Degree22,279 (89.8%)2,531 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree17,363 (93.2%)1,267 (6.8%)
Total70,857 (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.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,582,479$43,267
Median Family Income2,134,654$98,771
Mean Family Income2,134,654$130,284
Median Household Income3,248,528$80,615
Mean Household Income3,248,528$111,013
Income Deficit2,134,654$10,709
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,582,47930.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,582,47969.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,582,4790.47

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%.
Earnings by Sex in Virginia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,498,411 (52.5%)$50,975
Female2,261,952 (47.5%)$35,492
Total4,760,363 (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%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Virginia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less110,224 (4.4%)143,911 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99974,811 (3.0%)97,153 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49970,315 (2.8%)92,294 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99947,440 (1.9%)67,691 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49957,526 (2.3%)81,132 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99949,712 (2.0%)72,598 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49955,602 (2.2%)77,339 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99940,393 (1.6%)56,393 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49976,424 (3.1%)90,653 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99948,388 (1.9%)58,254 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999130,044 (5.2%)138,571 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999132,534 (5.3%)143,964 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999112,682 (4.5%)112,391 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999128,823 (5.2%)118,987 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99993,590 (3.7%)88,900 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999115,805 (4.6%)105,362 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999175,425 (7.0%)150,711 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999146,797 (5.9%)114,633 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999263,943 (10.6%)184,299 (8.2%)
$100,000+567,933 (22.7%)266,716 (11.8%)
Total2,498,411 (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.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Virginia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale 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.
Family Income Brackets in Virginia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00057,6362.7%
$10,000 to $14,99932,0201.5%
$15,000 to $24,99985,3864.0%
$25,000 to $34,999115,2715.4%
$35,000 to $49,999185,7158.7%
$50,000 to $74,999320,19815.0%
$75,000 to $99,999286,04413.4%
$100,000 to $149,999433,33520.3%
$150,000 to $199,999254,02411.9%
$200,000+365,02617.1%

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.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Virginia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families992,202 (46.5%)$85,558
3-Person Families487,202 (22.8%)$101,843
4-Person Families397,509 (18.6%)$121,130
5-Person Families169,012 (7.9%)$113,284
6-Person Families58,879 (2.8%)$112,726
7+ Person Families29,850 (1.4%)$117,451
Total2,134,654 (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.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Virginia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners279,265 (13.1%)$52,334
1 Earner652,508 (30.6%)$67,285
2 Earners948,870 (44.5%)$122,781
3+ Earners254,011 (11.9%)$145,804
Total2,134,654 (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.
Household Income Brackets in Virginia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000149,4324.6%
$10,000 to $14,99997,4563.0%
$15,000 to $24,999207,9066.4%
$25,000 to $34,999224,1486.9%
$35,000 to $49,999328,10110.1%
$50,000 to $74,999513,26715.8%
$75,000 to $99,999415,81212.8%
$100,000 to $149,999571,74117.6%
$150,000 to $199,999315,1079.7%
$200,000+425,55713.1%

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.
Household Income by Householder Age in Virginia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years109,595 (3.4%)$40,953
25 to 44 Years1,070,864 (33.0%)$86,973
45 to 64 Years1,248,045 (38.4%)$99,057
65+ Years820,024 (25.2%)$57,591
Total3,248,528 (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.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Virginia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35,331 (14.0%)33,942 (14.1%)
5 Years6,353 (12.6%)6,466 (13.4%)
6 to 11 Years42,705 (13.3%)40,336 (13.3%)
12 to 14 Years19,817 (11.9%)19,352 (12.2%)
15 Years6,121 (11.1%)7,132 (12.8%)
16 and 17 Years12,919 (11.8%)12,228 (12.0%)
18 to 24 Years56,797 (16.5%)67,868 (20.1%)
25 to 34 Years39,267 (6.9%)68,451 (11.8%)
35 to 44 Years32,843 (6.0%)54,987 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years32,946 (6.0%)43,149 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years40,715 (7.5%)49,482 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years23,641 (6.4%)30,961 (7.3%)
75 Years and over13,652 (6.4%)31,203 (10.6%)
Total363,107 (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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Virginia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years217,700 (86.0%)206,458 (85.9%)
5 Years44,099 (87.4%)41,918 (86.6%)
6 to 11 Years278,667 (86.7%)262,439 (86.7%)
12 to 14 Years146,320 (88.1%)139,488 (87.8%)
15 Years49,288 (88.9%)48,694 (87.2%)
16 and 17 Years96,501 (88.2%)89,632 (88.0%)
18 to 24 Years288,073 (83.5%)269,842 (79.9%)
25 to 34 Years530,579 (93.1%)509,371 (88.1%)
35 to 44 Years518,537 (94.0%)510,203 (90.3%)
45 to 54 Years512,124 (94.0%)519,681 (92.3%)
55 to 64 Years498,207 (92.4%)524,717 (91.4%)
65 to 74 Years348,521 (93.6%)393,182 (92.7%)
75 Years and over199,904 (93.6%)264,259 (89.4%)
Total3,728,520 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Virginia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children904,613 (97.6%)22,577 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children536,567 (97.0%)16,649 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children116,669 (91.7%)10,551 (8.3%)
5 or more Children8,102 (83.1%)1,653 (17.0%)
Total1,565,951 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Virginia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4,028 (5.9%)10,468 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children7,373 (11.0%)47,857 (25.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,562 (18.3%)18,983 (49.7%)
5 or more Children202 (27.7%)2,340 (74.5%)
Total13,165 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Virginia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22,577 (2.4%)14,496 (6.9%)
1 or 2 Children16,649 (3.0%)55,230 (21.6%)
3 or 4 Children10,551 (8.3%)20,545 (44.0%)
5 or more Children1,653 (17.0%)2,542 (65.6%)
Total51,430 (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.
Employment by Class of Employer in Virginia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,603,66261.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)144,1523.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)199,2384.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations347,3728.1%
Local Government Employees326,6627.6%
State Government Employees172,2504.0%
Federal Government Employees467,62211.0%
Unpaid Family Workers7,1210.2%
Total4,268,079100.0%

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.
Employment Status by Age in Virginia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years182,414 (40.5%)27,727 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Years429,722 (75.3%)39,534 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years497,660 (84.9%)26,874 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years499,704 (84.8%)21,487 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years964,672 (84.9%)32,799 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years934,863 (83.5%)30,850 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years440,898 (75.6%)13,227 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years331,753 (61.5%)9,953 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years232,145 (28.9%)7,893 (3.4%)
75 Years and over39,925 (7.6%)1,038 (2.6%)
Total4,549,477 (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.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Virginia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School223,432 (61.4%)24,745 (6.8%)
High School Diploma751,916 (72.8%)53,708 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree997,890 (80.8%)53,106 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,693,424 (88.1%)42,288 (2.2%)
Total3,670,460 (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 in Virginia

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%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Virginia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management291,526 (57.6%)215,052 (42.4%)
Business & Financial139,184 (46.0%)163,566 (54.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science288,413 (72.1%)111,857 (28.0%)
Computers & Mathematics183,654 (71.9%)71,906 (28.1%)
Architecture & Engineering77,516 (83.5%)15,345 (16.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science27,243 (52.5%)24,606 (47.5%)
Community & Social Service 172,531 (33.9%)335,765 (66.1%)
Education, Arts & Media25,402 (31.9%)54,350 (68.1%)
Legal Services & Support34,262 (51.7%)32,007 (48.3%)
Education Instruction & Library71,778 (26.0%)204,387 (74.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment41,089 (47.7%)45,021 (52.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating52,887 (22.4%)183,433 (77.6%)
Health Technologists37,837 (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 in Virginia

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%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Virginia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support14,296 (12.8%)97,029 (87.2%)
Security & Protection86,201 (75.5%)27,947 (24.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention43,739 (72.6%)16,482 (27.4%)
Law Enforcement42,462 (78.7%)11,465 (21.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving90,816 (44.1%)115,088 (55.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance80,605 (58.5%)57,187 (41.5%)
Personal Care & Service26,418 (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 in Virginia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Virginia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related187,076 (49.5%)191,109 (50.5%)
Office & Administration107,149 (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 in Virginia

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Virginia
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry11,572 (81.8%)2,574 (18.2%)
Construction & Extraction185,789 (96.2%)7,442 (3.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair117,276 (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 in Virginia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Virginia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production123,519 (70.7%)51,291 (29.3%)
Transportation119,645 (83.1%)24,372 (16.9%)
Material Moving93,326 (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 in Virginia

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%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Virginia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting22,040 (77.4%)6,420 (22.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6,409 (93.3%)460 (6.7%)
Construction244,053 (88.7%)31,209 (11.3%)
Manufacturing210,982 (71.1%)85,622 (28.9%)
Wholesale Trade51,660 (70.8%)21,331 (29.2%)
Retail Trade212,126 (50.9%)204,747 (49.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing123,799 (75.1%)41,121 (24.9%)
Utilities24,845 (78.4%)6,860 (21.6%)
Information46,079 (59.4%)31,477 (40.6%)
Finance & Insurance81,277 (42.6%)109,617 (57.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing41,581 (52.2%)38,047 (47.8%)
Professional & Scientific299,715 (59.4%)205,173 (40.6%)
Enterprise Management2,287 (46.6%)2,622 (53.4%)
Administrative & Support103,069 (58.6%)72,809 (41.4%)
Educational Services126,321 (30.5%)287,844 (69.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance105,498 (20.2%)416,106 (79.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation40,519 (51.9%)37,553 (48.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services127,821 (45.7%)152,165 (54.3%)
Public Administration220,271 (58.4%)157,110 (41.6%)
Total2,188,229 (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 Enrollment in Virginia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool120,1025.7%
Kindergarten100,8154.8%
Elementary School410,74719.4%
Middle School427,60220.2%
High School440,22020.7%
College / Undergraduate475,73122.4%
Graduate / Professional146,6806.9%
Total2,121,897100.0%

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.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Virginia
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds42,606 (44.9%)52,324 (55.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old413,958 (85.0%)73,078 (15.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds473,552 (89.0%)58,326 (11.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds284,080 (89.9%)31,744 (10.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds150,198 (83.6%)29,438 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds185,663 (78.9%)49,543 (21.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds103,756 (72.2%)39,980 (27.8%)
35 Years and over88,703 (66.4%)44,948 (33.6%)
Total1,742,077 (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.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Virginia
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics168,8806.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural146,4785.7%
Physical & Health Sciences83,0343.2%
Psychology134,3205.2%
Social Sciences283,57111.0%
Engineering203,9727.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies29,6871.1%
Science & Technology204,5017.9%
Business465,06618.0%
Education224,4578.7%
Literature & Languages136,1585.3%
Liberal Arts & History150,9085.9%
Visual & Performing Arts96,4133.7%
Communications89,2153.5%
Arts & Humanities162,4776.3%
Total2,579,137100.0%

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%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Virginia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle59,436 (2.7%)56,384 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle362,598 (16.4%)422,803 (21.3%)
2 Vehicles907,809 (41.0%)772,136 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles521,172 (23.5%)435,882 (22.0%)
4 Vehicles234,852 (10.6%)196,679 (9.9%)
5 or more Vehicles128,309 (5.8%)100,975 (5.1%)
Total2,214,176 (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 in Virginia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes85,0852.2%
5 to 9 Minutes301,1078.0%
10 to 14 Minutes453,51812.0%
15 to 19 Minutes571,69615.1%
20 to 24 Minutes535,64114.2%
25 to 29 Minutes266,6637.0%
30 to 34 Minutes546,04814.4%
35 to 39 Minutes131,2293.5%
40 to 44 Minutes161,3924.3%
45 to 59 Minutes353,9659.4%
60 to 89 Minutes259,4236.9%
90 or more Minutes115,0893.0%

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 by Sex in Virginia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes44,355 (2.2%)40,730 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes145,970 (7.2%)155,137 (8.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes218,759 (10.8%)234,759 (13.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes289,730 (14.3%)281,966 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes277,751 (13.7%)257,890 (14.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes138,202 (6.8%)128,461 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes301,323 (14.9%)244,725 (13.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes73,459 (3.6%)57,770 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes88,671 (4.4%)72,721 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes207,755 (10.3%)146,210 (8.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes161,080 (8.0%)98,343 (5.6%)
90 or more Minutes73,839 (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 to Work by Sex in Virginia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM129,320 (6.4%)54,438 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM112,482 (5.6%)44,100 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM128,685 (6.4%)63,332 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM213,355 (10.6%)131,086 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM204,213 (10.1%)156,460 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM272,030 (13.5%)257,636 (14.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM210,061 (10.4%)251,393 (14.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM210,340 (10.4%)243,996 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM107,731 (5.3%)129,149 (7.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM122,821 (6.1%)137,652 (7.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM51,595 (2.5%)59,164 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM24,166 (1.2%)23,884 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM117,535 (5.8%)103,667 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM116,560 (5.8%)104,005 (5.9%)
Total2,020,894 (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 by Ownership in Virginia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,164,96766.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,083,56133.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,248,528100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Virginia

Occupancy by Household Size in Virginia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household899,25527.7%
2-Person Household1,108,75934.1%
3-Person Household520,38116.0%
4+ Person Household720,13322.2%
Total Housing Units3,248,528100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Virginia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Virginia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household494,285 (55.0%)404,970 (45.0%)
2-Person Household795,807 (71.8%)312,952 (28.2%)
3-Person Household359,187 (69.0%)161,194 (31.0%)
4+ Person Household515,688 (71.6%)204,445 (28.4%)
Total Housing Units2,164,967 (66.6%)1,083,561 (33.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Virginia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Virginia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School135,370 (53.2%)118,926 (46.8%)
High School Diploma415,412 (62.1%)254,073 (38.0%)
College/Associate Degree578,827 (63.8%)327,829 (36.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,035,358 (73.0%)382,733 (27.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Virginia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Virginia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years602,75918.5%
35 to 44 Years577,70017.8%
45 to 54 Years609,72918.8%
55 to 64 Years638,31619.7%
65 to 74 Years485,12514.9%
75 to 84 Years240,3537.4%
85 Years and Over94,5462.9%
Total3,248,528100.0%

Housing Finances in Virginia

Median Income by Occupancy in Virginia

Median Income by Occupancy in Virginia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,164,967 (66.6%)$99,453
Renter-Occupied1,083,561 (33.4%)$52,109
Average3,248,528 (100.0%)$80,615

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Virginia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Virginia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00032,327 (1.5%)53,179 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99921,456 (1.0%)43,838 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99940,962 (1.9%)57,761 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99946,233 (2.1%)53,650 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99951,981 (2.4%)55,811 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999112,908 (5.2%)110,549 (10.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999180,711 (8.4%)147,609 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999314,843 (14.5%)198,704 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999286,948 (13.3%)127,587 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999438,038 (20.2%)134,295 (12.4%)
$150,000 or more638,560 (29.5%)100,578 (9.3%)
Total2,164,967 (100.0%)1,083,561 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Virginia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Virginia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300126,584 (5.9%)30,152 (2.8%)
$300 to $499231,317 (10.7%)36,194 (3.3%)
$500 to $799267,873 (12.4%)118,160 (10.9%)
$800 to $999152,947 (7.1%)124,251 (11.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499375,762 (17.4%)305,047 (28.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999328,722 (15.2%)225,609 (20.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499232,503 (10.7%)107,721 (9.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999169,817 (7.8%)43,487 (4.0%)
$3,000 or more279,442 (12.9%)39,112 (3.6%)
Total2,164,967 (100.0%)1,083,561 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Virginia

Housing Structures in Virginia

Housing Structures in Virginia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,012,53362.0%
Single Unit, Attached380,91211.7%
2 Unit Apartments48,6141.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments88,9992.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments150,3394.6%
10 or more Apartments438,50013.5%
Mobile Home / Other128,6314.0%
Total3,248,528100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Virginia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Virginia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,724,270 (85.7%)288,263 (14.3%)
Single Unit, Attached259,250 (68.1%)121,662 (31.9%)
2 Unit Apartments6,163 (12.7%)42,451 (87.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9,303 (10.4%)79,696 (89.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments18,581 (12.4%)131,758 (87.6%)
10 or more Apartments60,641 (13.8%)377,859 (86.2%)
Mobile Home / Other86,759 (67.4%)41,872 (32.6%)
Total2,164,967 (66.6%)1,083,561 (33.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Virginia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Virginia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room4,061 (0.2%)39,880 (3.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms43,647 (2.0%)245,603 (22.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms451,866 (20.9%)496,934 (45.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms745,771 (34.4%)211,140 (19.5%)
8 or more Rooms919,622 (42.5%)90,004 (8.3%)
Total2,164,967 (100.0%)1,083,561 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Virginia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Virginia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas794,979 (36.7%)277,048 (25.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas111,761 (5.2%)25,592 (2.4%)
Electricity1,088,452 (50.3%)729,353 (67.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene101,773 (4.7%)27,141 (2.5%)
Coal or Coke1,023 (0.1%)475 (0.0%)
All other Fuels58,750 (2.7%)14,995 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used8,229 (0.4%)8,957 (0.8%)
Total2,164,967 (100.0%)1,083,561 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Virginia

Household Vehicle Usage in Virginia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle52,691 (2.4%)143,392 (13.2%)
1 Vehicle481,902 (22.3%)494,223 (45.6%)
2 Vehicles898,151 (41.5%)328,773 (30.3%)
3 or more Vehicles732,223 (33.8%)117,173 (10.8%)
Total2,164,967 (100.0%)1,083,561 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Virginia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Virginia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units687,2541,477,713
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 by Mortgage Status in Virginia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00062,498 (9.1%)26,282 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99968,452 (10.0%)57,009 (3.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999285,227 (41.5%)602,818 (40.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999144,027 (21.0%)424,373 (28.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99972,846 (10.6%)226,462 (15.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99931,473 (4.6%)89,660 (6.1%)
$1,000,000 or more22,731 (3.3%)51,109 (3.5%)
Total687,254 (100.0%)1,477,713 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Virginia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Virginia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00031,131 (4.5%)16,639 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99987,249 (12.7%)22,652 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99961,450 (8.9%)51,927 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99984,276 (12.3%)51,458 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999114,969 (16.7%)96,435 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99984,869 (12.3%)199,874 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999101,589 (14.8%)202,079 (13.7%)
$150,000 or more121,721 (17.7%)336,449 (22.8%)
Total687,254 (100.0%)1,477,713 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Virginia

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Virginia
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x197,011 (28.7%)114,445 (7.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x116,579 (17.0%)422,037 (28.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x91,412 (13.3%)416,185 (28.2%)
4.0x or more274,588 (40.0%)251,104 (17.0%)
Total687,254 (100.0%)1,477,713 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Virginia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Virginia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800146,016 (21.2%)5,783 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499126,278 (18.4%)146,974 (10.0%)
$800 to $1,499381,832 (55.6%)240,047 (16.2%)
Total687,254 (100.0%)1,477,713 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Virginia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Virginia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Virginia
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years578,405 (96.0%)23,845 (4.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,334,969 (94.7%)74,352 (5.3%)
19 to 25 Years652,668 (87.2%)96,226 (12.9%)
26 to 34 Years858,043 (86.2%)137,192 (13.8%)
35 to 44 Years962,165 (88.5%)125,287 (11.5%)
45 to 54 Years992,827 (90.5%)104,727 (9.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,027,406 (92.4%)84,549 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years786,977 (98.8%)9,328 (1.2%)
75 Years and older505,792 (99.4%)3,226 (0.6%)
Total7,699,252 (92.1%)658,732 (7.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Virginia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Virginia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born578,405 (96.0%)23,845 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,334,969 (94.7%)74,352 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen652,668 (87.2%)96,226 (12.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Virginia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Virginia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000713,280 (87.1%)105,245 (12.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,010,801 (86.9%)152,502 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,082,949 (89.3%)129,237 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999993,302 (91.7%)90,204 (8.3%)
$100,000 and over3,802,940 (95.6%)173,601 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Virginia

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Virginia
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6189,625 (31.5%)407,365 (67.6%)
6 to 18 Years378,855 (26.9%)1,005,376 (71.3%)
19 to 25 Years84,791 (11.3%)584,891 (78.1%)
25 to 34 Years134,418 (13.5%)754,490 (75.8%)
35 to 44 Years133,789 (12.3%)868,569 (79.9%)
45 to 54 Years141,335 (12.9%)902,295 (82.2%)
55 to 64 Years200,383 (18.0%)896,122 (80.6%)
65 to 74 Years744,147 (93.4%)522,586 (65.6%)
75 Years and over499,848 (98.2%)342,857 (67.4%)
Total2,507,191 (30.0%)6,284,551 (75.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Virginia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Virginia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,659 (0.6%)1,349 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years50,273 (7.1%)29,370 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years64,151 (7.0%)57,305 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years179,840 (11.2%)192,945 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years87,394 (23.5%)92,867 (21.9%)
75 Years and over95,042 (44.5%)142,136 (48.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Virginia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Virginia: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,020 (0.4%)906 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years3,682 (0.5%)3,779 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years8,454 (0.9%)6,709 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years49,947 (3.1%)31,144 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years40,023 (10.7%)22,776 (5.4%)
75 Years and over53,818 (25.2%)53,108 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Virginia: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,007 (0.4%)853 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years5,509 (0.8%)6,448 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years9,386 (1.0%)11,842 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years33,453 (2.1%)39,600 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years15,521 (4.2%)16,797 (4.0%)
75 Years and over17,272 (8.1%)28,477 (9.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Virginia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years41,440 (5.8%)20,308 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years43,545 (4.8%)35,039 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years60,812 (3.8%)67,357 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years17,733 (4.8%)18,460 (4.3%)
75 Years and over23,232 (10.9%)39,579 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Virginia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,908 (0.7%)3,311 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years10,934 (1.2%)11,088 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years87,072 (5.4%)109,924 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years45,782 (12.3%)63,334 (14.9%)
75 Years and over53,020 (24.8%)98,462 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Virginia: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11,403 (1.6%)5,594 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years9,447 (1.0%)6,480 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years29,093 (1.8%)33,324 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years13,901 (3.7%)15,885 (3.7%)
75 Years and over21,502 (10.1%)41,598 (14.1%)

Technology Access in Virginia

Computing Device Access in Virginia

Computing Device Access in Virginia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,637,34081.2%
Smartphone2,829,25587.1%
Tablet2,135,34665.7%
No Computing Device215,8256.6%
Total3,248,528100.0%

Internet Access in Virginia

Internet Access in Virginia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet6,7780.2%
Broadband Home2,358,65672.6%
Cellular Data Only356,52111.0%
Satellite Internet195,0156.0%
No Internet395,67712.2%
Total3,248,528100.0%

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%.