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Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Virginia had a total population of 8,705,170, with a median household income of $93,170, which is 15% higher than the national average. The poverty rate is 9.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Virginia Quick Facts

Population 8,705,170
Median Household Income $93,170
Median Home Value $383,700
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Median Age 39.0 years
Homeownership Rate 67.3%
Affordability Ratio 4.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.2%
High School Graduation 91.6%
Counties 133
Cities/Places 681
Population 8,705,170
Median Income $93,170 15% higher than national
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Unemployment 4.3%

How Virginia Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population8,657,4998,705,170+0.6%
Median household income$90,974$93,170+2.4%
Median home value$360,700$383,700+6.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.2%
$25K-$50K 14.5%
$50K-$100K 26.4%
$100K+ 46.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.2%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
2.5%
$20K-$25K
2.7%
$25K-$30K
2.8%
$30K-$35K
2.9%
$35K-$40K
2.8%
$40K-$45K
3.0%
$45K-$50K
3.0%
$50K-$60K
5.9%
$60K-$75K
8.5%
$75K-$100K
12.1%
$100K-$125K
10.2%
$125K-$150K
7.9%
$150K-$200K
11.1%
$200K+
17.7%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
65.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,579/mo 20.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

61out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Virginia

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Virginia Beach456,349$92,9688.6%
2Chesapeake252,583$95,3739.4%
3Arlington236,254$142,1147.4%
4Norfolk233,596$66,10916.5%
5Richmond229,359$64,58718.2%
6Newport News184,216$69,63414.5%
7Alexandria156,976$119,6817.9%
8Hampton137,557$69,62112.7%
9Suffolk98,796$92,6669.4%
10Roanoke98,355$55,37818.3%

Richest Cities in Virginia

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1McLean$250,000+$1,412,70084.3%
2Wolf Trap$250,000+$1,204,00085.1%
3Great Falls$250,000+$1,411,00085.3%
4Difficult Run$250,000+$1,111,40085.5%
5South Run$250,000+$978,50085.1%
6Crosspointe$250,000+$951,40077.9%
7Union Mill$250,000+$961,40071.1%
8Bull Run Mountain Estates$250,000+$623,80065.7%
9Great Falls Crossing$250,000+$989,10085.4%
10Floris$246,058$872,80076.5%

Most Affordable Cities in Virginia

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Appalachia1.6x$67,100$43,068
2Patrick Springs1.6x$100,500$63,304
3Raven1.7x$88,800$52,619
4Woodlawn (Carroll County)1.9x$146,700$78,405
5Narrows1.9x$119,400$62,708
6Harriston2.0x$183,700$93,250
7Crewe2.0x$139,400$70,625
8Saltville2.0x$96,600$48,658
9Covington2.0x$83,500$41,944
10Coeburn2.0x$112,600$55,104

Explore Virginia Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Virginia (133)

133 results
Fairfax County1,147,837$153,6375.9%$732,800
Prince William County488,880$131,4026.2%$530,100
Virginia Beach456,349$92,9688.6%$382,500
Loudoun County432,998$181,7654.2%$743,800
Chesterfield County377,869$101,9317.1%$366,000
Henrico County335,744$88,7838.8%$359,200
Chesapeake252,583$95,3739.4%$378,400
Arlington County236,254$142,1147.4%$895,000
Norfolk233,596$66,10916.5%$289,900
Richmond229,359$64,58718.2%$353,000
Newport News184,216$69,63414.5%$260,600
Stafford County163,466$137,8074.7%$485,100
Alexandria156,976$119,6817.9%$735,100
Spotsylvania County146,603$112,7387.1%$404,900
Hampton137,557$69,62112.7%$245,700
Albemarle County114,919$104,3927.7%$495,400
Hanover County112,879$112,8055.7%$400,400
Montgomery County99,101$72,71523.9%$304,600
Suffolk98,796$92,6669.4%$347,400
Roanoke98,355$55,37818.3%$190,500
Portsmouth97,190$60,49117.3%$246,900
Roanoke County97,023$83,7097.3%$286,000
Frederick County95,008$97,6066.8%$386,000
Rockingham County85,600$80,6939.8%$313,000
James City County81,013$109,9856.8%$447,200
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All Cities & Places in Virginia (681)

681 results
Virginia Beach456,349$92,9688.6%$382,500
Chesapeake252,583$95,3739.4%$378,400
Arlington236,254$142,1147.4%$895,000
Norfolk233,596$66,10916.5%$289,900
Richmond229,359$64,58718.2%$353,000
Newport News184,216$69,63414.5%$260,600
Alexandria156,976$119,6817.9%$735,100
Hampton137,557$69,62112.7%$245,700
Suffolk98,796$92,6669.4%$347,400
Roanoke98,355$55,37818.3%$190,500
Portsmouth97,190$60,49117.3%$246,900
Lynchburg79,497$57,94718.6%$229,800
Centreville71,706$139,5107.2%$590,500
Dale City71,016$111,9947.0%$425,500
Reston64,414$148,7105.7%$642,000
Harrisonburg51,392$62,25425.7%$299,100
McLean49,627$250,0012.9%$1,412,700
Tuckahoe49,183$102,2647.4%$462,800
Leesburg49,171$145,2056.6%$667,800
Lake Ridge46,049$127,1545.8%$471,200
Ashburn46,026$154,9784.0%$699,300
Blacksburg45,446$50,18242.7%$446,300
Charlottesville45,437$74,82419.7%$486,700
Burke44,029$185,8183.2%$747,700
Woodbridge43,945$104,7419.0%$422,400
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Population Overview

Virginia has a total population of 8,705,170, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 39.0 years, about the same as the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Virginia is 39.0 years. This is about the same as the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Virginia is $93,170. This is 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 21% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 19% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $383,700. Housing costs are 15% higher than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Virginia is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the national average (18.3% vs 11.9%).

Education

42.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% higher than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%. Notably, 18.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Virginia come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Virginia?

Virginia has a total population of 8,705,170 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Virginia?

The median household income in Virginia is $93,170, which is 15% higher than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Virginia?

Virginia has 681 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 133 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia?

The poverty rate in Virginia is 9.9%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Virginia?

The largest city in Virginia is Virginia Beach with a population of 456,349.