Virginia
With a population of 8,705,170, Virginia is the #12 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 133 counties. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. Households earn a median income of $93,170, 24% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 9.9% and a median home value of $383,700.
Demographics
Virginia has a population of 8,705,170, making it the #12 most populous state. The median age is 39.0 years.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Virginia is $93,170, ranking #12 among all states. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Virginia is $383,700. Renters pay a median of $1,579/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Virginia, 42.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 25.1% above the national average, ranking #8 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Virginia is 78.1 years. 16.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.5% lack health insurance. 93.1% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
13.7% of adults in Virginia smoke , 35.3% are obese , and 20.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 28.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Virginia is 6.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 13.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.7 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
13.2% of children in Virginia live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 13.4 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Virginia is 72.7%. The mean commute time is 30.0 min, which is 8.8% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Virginia voted Democratic with a margin of 5.8%. The vote was 52.1% Dem / 46.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Virginia
Virginia has 133 counties. The highest median income county is Loudoun County at $181,765.
Highest Income Counties
| 1 | Loudoun County | $181,765 |
| 2 | Fairfax County | $153,637 |
| 3 | Falls Church city | $143,262 |
| 4 | Arlington County | $142,114 |
| 5 | Stafford County | $137,807 |
| 6 | Fairfax city | $132,348 |
| 7 | Prince William County | $131,402 |
| 8 | Fauquier County | $130,189 |
| 9 | New Kent County | $123,314 |
| 10 | Poquoson city | $120,972 |
Lowest Income Counties
| 133 | Galax city | $38,675 |
| 132 | Norton city | $41,495 |
| 131 | Lee County | $41,827 |
| 130 | Covington city | $41,944 |
| 129 | Buchanan County | $42,886 |
| 128 | Danville city | $44,423 |
| 127 | Scott County | $46,349 |
| 126 | Martinsville city | $46,727 |
| 125 | Dickenson County | $47,254 |
| 124 | Tazewell County | $47,313 |
All 133 Counties
About Virginia
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.