Virginia Population

1900–2026

8,145

2026 projection

3.1% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Virginia. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20268,145-420.51%
20258,187-560.68%
20248,243-490.59%
20238,292-420.50%
20228,334-240.29%
20218,358-500.59%
20208,408+270.32%
20198,381-560.66%
20188,437-520.61%
20178,489-450.53%

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Virginia Demographics

43median age

Median age

Female47.1 yrs
Male41.6 yrs

Adults

6,646
2,013 seniors · 30%4,633 other adults

Sex

Female 51.2% · 4,262Male 48.8% · 4,070

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 83 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Virginia Income

$51,720median household income

Median household income

$51,720

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$49,170

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Virginia Marital Status

38% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married38%38%39%
Never married31%38%25%
Divorced21%19%22%
Widowed8%2%13%
Separated2%3%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201