Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Population 2022
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia's estimated population is 450,349 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Virginia Beach City County, Virginia is the 4th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 Population was 438,859 and has seen a growth of 2.62% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 450,349 | 125 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 450,224 | 125 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 450,099 | 125 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 449,974 | 125 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 449,849 | -47 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 449,896 | -1,087 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 450,983 | 679 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 450,304 | 1,440 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 448,864 | 1,158 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 447,706 | 2,662 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 445,044 | 2,461 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 442,583 | 3,724 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 438,859 | 45,790 | 11.65% |
| 1990 | 393,069 | 130,870 | 49.91% |
| 1980 | 262,199 | 90,093 | 52.35% |
| 1970 | 172,106 | 164,015 | 2027.13% |
| 1960 | 8,091 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 298,347 | 66.27% |
| Black or African American | 85,609 | 19.02% |
| Asian | 30,130 | 6.69% |
| Two or More Races | 25,113 | 5.58% |
| Some Other Race | 9,285 | 2.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,334 | 0.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 383 | 0.09% |
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 170,798 | 2.58 | 63.7 |
| Married | 86,804 | 3.18 | 76.3 |
| Non Family | 53,989 | 1.32 | 52.2 |
| Female | 21,817 | 3.1 | 45.6 |
| Male | 8,188 | 3.13 | 54.1 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,103 | 1.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13,729 | 4.47% |
| High School Graduate | 64,449 | 20.99% |
| Some College | 78,779 | 25.66% |
| Associates Degree | 33,419 | 10.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69,469 | 22.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 41,111 | 13.39% |
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 200,314 | 191,727 | 78,918 |
| Black | 55,744 | 50,807 | 14,693 |
| Asian | 22,827 | 20,134 | 9,257 |
| Hispanic | 20,854 | 17,616 | 5,317 |
| 2+ Races | 9,170 | 8,633 | 2,905 |
| Other Race | 5,930 | 4,399 | 1,191 |
| Native American | 919 | 774 | 242 |
| Islander | 321 | 321 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.55%.
$43,959
Average Earnings
$52,531
Average Male
$36,550
Average Female
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Language by Age
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Language
87.52% of Virginia Beach City County, Virginia residents speak only English, while 12.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.95% of the population.
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 271,494 | 14,550 | 5.36% |
| Black | 83,304 | 9,902 | 11.89% |
| Hispanic | 35,480 | 3,789 | 10.68% |
| Multiple | 24,563 | 2,843 | 11.57% |
| Asian | 29,773 | 1,675 | 5.63% |
| Other | 1,309 | NaN% | |
| Native | 1,325 | 231 | 17.43% |
| Islander | 370 | 22 | 5.95% |
7.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.60%
Male Poverty Rate
8.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Virginia Beach City County, Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Virginia Beach City County, Virginia is Native, with 17.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Virginia Beach City County, Virginia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.02%.
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,178 | 17.72% |
| Black | 11,584 | 18.66% |
| Hispanic | 4,092 | 18.23% |
| Asian | 2,745 | 11.36% |
| 2+ Races | 1,881 | 16.20% |
| Other Race | 923 | 13.70% |
| Native American | 192 | 19.79% |
| Islander | 95 | 31.56% |
Virginia Beach City County, Virginia Veterans by Education
3.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
41.85%
Born in Virginia Beach City County, Virginia
90.58%
Native Born
9.42%
Foreign Born
3.58%
Non Citizen
5.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.58% of Virginia Beach City County, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 41.85% having been born in Virginia. 3.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990