Virginia Beach city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51810 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 456,349 | — | #159 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $92,968 | +23.7% | #253 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,609 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $382,500 | +35.7% | #335 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,714 | +47.4% | #134 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -31.8% | #485 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Virginia Beach city has a population of 456,349, making it the #159 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Virginia Beach city is $92,968, ranking #253 out of 3,222 counties — 23.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Virginia Beach city is $382,500 (+35.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,714/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.1%.
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93.7% of residents in Virginia Beach city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Virginia Beach city, Virginia
Virginia Beach city, Virginia has a total population of 456,349, making it the 159th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Virginia Beach city is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Virginia Beach city is $92,968, which ranks #253 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Virginia Beach city is $382,500, 35.7% above the national median. Renters in Virginia Beach city pay a median gross rent of $1,714 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Virginia Beach city, 40.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Virginia Beach city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%).
All data for Virginia Beach city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.