Virginia Beach city's estimated 2026 population is 456,866 with a growth rate of 0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Virginia Beach city is the 3rd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 438,864 and has seen a growth of 4.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Virginia Beach city includes 61.62% White, 18.9% Black or African American, 7.25% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (61.62%)
Black or African American (18.9%)
Two or more races (9.42%)
Asian (7.25%)
Other race (2.4%)
Native American (0.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.17%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281,645 | 61.62% |
| Black or African American | 86,396 | 18.9% |
| Two or more races | 43,051 | 9.42% |
| Asian | 33,157 | 7.25% |
| Other race | 10,988 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 1,057 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 772 | 0.17% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Virginia Beach city's average per capita income is $55,503. Household income levels show a median of $90,685. The poverty rate stands at 8.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $125,294 | $156,824 |
| Families | $108,168 | $135,810 |
| Households | $90,685 | $118,081 |
| Non Families | $59,426 | $77,079 |
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