Virginia
StatePopulation: 8,715,698 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Virginia from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Virginia
- What is the median household income in Virginia?
- The median household income in Virginia is $90,974 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Virginia?
- The poverty rate in Virginia is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Virginia?
- $360,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Virginia?
- The median gross rent in Virginia is $1,514 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Virginia residents have a college degree?
- 41.5% of adults in Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,657,499
Median Income
$90,974
Median Home Value
$360,700
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.6%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,752 (+22.6%)
Home Value:
+$87,600 (+32.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.3 pp (-4.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.7 pp (+7%)
Unemployment:
-0.3 pp (-6.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
8,657,499
Median Age
38.0
Female
50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 59.0%
Black 18.7%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Other 4.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.8%
Chinese
0.9%
Filipino
0.9%
Korean
0.9%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.4%
Puerto Rican
1.4%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$90,974
±$485
Per Capita Income
$125,287
Median Family Income
$112,146
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Child Poverty Rate
10.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.2%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
5.5%
$25–35k
5.9%
$35–50k
9.1%
$50–75k
14.6%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
18.2%
$150–200k
10.7%
$200k+
16.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,654,784
Owner-Occupied
67.2%
Renter-Occupied
32.8%
Vacancy Rate
9.0%
Median Home Value
$360,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,514
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.0%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+4.2%
5-Year
+50.5%
HPI (2025 Q4)
764.3
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.0%
$50–100k
3.9%
$100–200k
5.7%
$200–300k
19.4%
$300–500k
27.8%
$500k–$1M
25.3%
$1M+
6.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.2%
$500–1k
17.6%
$1–1.5k
26.6%
$1.5–2k
23.7%
$2–2.5k
14.5%
$2.5–3.5k
6.3%
$3.5k+
6.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.0%
1 vehicle
30.7%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3+
25.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.4%
Single-fam. att.
11.2%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
8.6%
Mobile home
4.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.1%
1940–1969
4.2%
1970–1999
14.6%
2000–2009
14.8%
2010+
9.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
41.5%
Graduate Degree
18.1%
Some College / Associate
18.2%
Less Than High School
3.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Work from Home
16.2%
Self-Employed
4.9%
Government Workers
20.3%
Private For-Profit
74.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.2%
Prof. Services
16.6%
Retail
9.8%
Public Admin
8.9%
Arts/Entmt.
8.1%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Finance
6.5%
Construction
6.5%
Transportation
4.8%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale
1.7%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
48.1%
Sales
18.3%
Food Prep
15.7%
Production
10.4%
Construction
7.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.6 min
Drove Alone
69.2%
Carpool
8.2%
Public Transit
2.6%
Work from Home
16.2%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,326,260
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
13.4%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
9.7%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 21.9%
Working age (18–64): 78.1%
65 and over: 16.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
12.9%
Naturalized Citizen
56.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
6.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
41.7%
Latin America
36.5%
Africa
11.0%
Europe
9.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.6%
With a Disability
12.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.9%
Uninsured
7.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.9%
Has a Computer
94.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023