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
95th
Median Household Income $92,968 +23.7% #253 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 37.9 years -2.6% #2,609 / 3,222
19th
Median Home Value $382,500 +35.7% #335 / 3,222
90th
Median Gross Rent $1,714 +47.4% #134 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 8.6% -31.8% #485 / 3,222
85th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

90.8%
Native Born
9.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$92,968 +23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #253 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$48,736 +18.1% vs nat'l
Rank #253 of 3,222
92th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.6% −31.8% vs nat'l
Rank #485 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −31.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,074 of 3,222
67th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.9% +21.5% vs nat'l
Rank #254 of 3,222
92th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.8 min −6.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,763 of 3,222
45th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$382,500 +35.7% vs nat'l
Rank #335 of 3,222
90th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,714 +47.4% vs nat'l
Rank #134 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
65.1% +1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,733 of 3,222
15th percentile
65.1% Homeownership

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Health

93.7% of residents in Virginia Beach city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.

93.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.7% +2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,159 of 3,222
64th percentile

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.