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Virginia Beach

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
244.719
State:
Virginia

Virginia Beach is a city located in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. Virginia Beach has a 2026 population of 452,375. It is also the county seat of Virginia Beach city. Virginia Beach is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 459,673 in 2020.

The median household income in Virginia Beach is $92,968 with a poverty rate of 8.59%. The median age in Virginia Beach is 37.9 years: 36.4 years for males, and 39.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.2 males.

452.4K
Total Population
1,849
Density (mi²)
-1.2K -0.27%
Growth

Virginia Beach Population

Virginia Beach Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026452,375-1,216-0.27%
2025453,591-1,217-0.27%
2024454,8081,0290.23%
2023453,779-1,107-0.24%
2022454,886-3,713-0.81%
2021458,599-1,074-0.23%
2020459,6732290.05%
2019450,7662780.06%
2018450,488710.02%
2017450,417-1,093-0.24%
2016451,5108750.19%
2015450,6351,4960.33%
2014449,1391,2170.27%
2013447,9222,7330.61%
2012445,1892,5350.57%
2011442,6543,7900.86%
2010438,8648700.2%
2000425,25732,1888.19%
1990393,069130,87049.91%
1980262,19990,09352.35%
1970172,106164,0152027.13%
19608,0912,70150.11%
19505,3902,790107.31%
19402,60090052.94%
19301,700900112.5%
1920800500166.67%
191030000%

Median Age

Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 36.4 years

Virginia Beach Adults

There are 356,490 adults, (72,515 of whom are seniors) in Virginia Beach.

Sex Ratio

Female: 232,631 (51%)
Male: 223,718 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Virginia Beach includes 60.8% White, 18.79% Black or African American, 7.24% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White277,43960.8%
Black or African American85,74018.79%
Two or more races46,55410.2%
Asian33,0227.24%
Other race11,8002.59%
Native American1,0420.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander7520.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races19,2924.23%
Other race8,8921.95%
White8,8841.95%
Black or African American2,7680.61%
Asian8380.18%
Native American5400.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2980.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White268,55558.85%
Black or African American82,97218.18%
Asian32,1847.05%
Two or more races27,2625.97%
Other race2,9080.64%
Native American5020.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4540.1%

Virginia Beach Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Virginia Beach 's average per capita income is $56,856. Household income levels show a median of $92,968. The poverty rate stands at 8.59%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$128,732$161,471
Families$110,561$138,997
Households$92,968$120,766
Non Families$60,383$78,980

$56,856

Average Income

$92,968

Median Household Income

8.59%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)