Virginia Beach, VA Demographics
What is the population of Virginia Beach?
There are 457,066 residents in Virginia Beach, with a median age of 37. Of this, 49.11% are males and 50.89% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.99% of the resident pool in Virginia Beach, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.79%. Additionally, 3.22% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 380,971 people in Virginia Beach currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 457,066 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 224,463 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 232,603 | 0.1% |
Male Population 49.11%
Female Population 50.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | -0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 402,171 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 40,194 | 0.8% |
| Not Citizen | 14,701 | -5.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.99%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.79%
Not Citizen 3.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,496 | -2.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 28,904 | -10.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 17,164 | -0.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 21,509 | 4.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 380,971 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.77%
Moved from Same County 6.39%
Moved from Same State 3.8%
Moved from Different State 4.76%
Same House as Last Year 84.28%
What are the employment statistics in Virginia Beach?
White-collar workers make up 83.88% of the working population in Virginia Beach, while blue-collar employees account for 16.12%. There are also 42,912 entrepreneurs in Virginia Beach (9.62% of the workforce); 276,524 workers employed in private companies (61.97%); and 91,018 people working in governmental institutions (20.4%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 374,258 | 101.3% |
| Blue Collar | 71,930 | 87.2% |
White Collar 83.88%
Blue Collar 16.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 42,912 | 106.6% |
| Private Companies | 276,524 | 97.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 91,018 | 96.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 35,734 | 106.4% |
Self Employees 9.62%
Private Companies 61.97%
Governmental Workers 20.4%
Not for Profit Companies 8.01%
How many households are there in Virginia Beach?
There are a total of 179,800 households in Virginia Beach, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.81% of these Virginia Beach households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.19%. Additionally, 31.93% of households have children and 68.07% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 179,800 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.3% |
| Family Households | 120,123 | -0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 59,677 | 2.2% |
Family Households 66.81%
Non-Family Households 33.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 57,410 | -1.4% |
| Households without Children | 122,390 | 1.4% |
Households with Children 31.93%
Households without Children 68.07%
What are the median and average incomes in Virginia Beach?
The average annual household income in Virginia Beach is $118,081, while the median household income sits at $90,685 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $89,891, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $112,866. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $51,541 and $73,398, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $118,081 | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income | $90,685 | 3.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 37,145 | 4.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 406,736 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Virginia Beach?
There are 190,734 housing units in Virginia Beach, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 179,800 occupied housing units in Virginia Beach, 64.92% are owner-occupied, while 35.08% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.99% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $366,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,704 per month in Virginia Beach.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 190,734 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,151 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,418 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10,935 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 23,527 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 37,609 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 51,929 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 24,985 | -2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20,861 | -0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 15,567 | 10.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 752 | 136.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 179,800 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 116,729 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 63,071 | -0.6% |
Owner Occupied 64.92%
Renter Occupied 35.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 87,540 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 29,189 | 1.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $366,600 | 7.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $365,500 | 5.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,704 | 3.4% |
With Mortgage 74.99%
Without Mortgage 25.01%
What is the level of education in Virginia Beach?
Approximately 27.37% of the population in Virginia Beach holds a high school degree (that's 97,441 residents), while 23.44% have attained a college certificate (83,459 locals) and 23.61% have a bachelor's degree (84,058 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,006 | -1.8% |
| Some High School | 97,441 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 83,459 | -22.3% |
| Associate Degree | 35,554 | -0.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 84,058 | 1.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 49,542 | 2.7% |
No High School 1.69%
Some High School 27.37%
Some College 23.44%
Associate Degree 9.99%
Bachelor's Degree 23.61%
Graduate Degree 13.91%
What is the marital status of Virginia Beach residents?
A total of 116,333 people in Virginia Beach have never been married (which represents 31.18% of the total population), while 196,398 of them are wedded (52.64%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,490 (2.01%) and 41,657 (11.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 116,333 | 1.1% |
| Married | 196,398 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 7,490 | -9.7% |
| Widowed | 18,709 | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 41,657 | 0.8% |
Never Married 31.18%
Married 52.64%
Separated 2.01%
Widowed 5.01%
Divorced 11.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in Virginia Beach?
The top three means of transportation people in Virginia Beach use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 200,324 residents commute by car, 4,310 prefer going to work by walking and 1,837 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 200,324 | -2.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,837 | -5.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 18 | N/A |
| Railroad | 51 | -42.7% |
| Bicycle | 892 | 5.4% |
| Motorcycle | 245 | -19.9% |
| TaxiCab | 675 | 9.9% |
| Walk | 4,310 | -2.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Virginia Beach by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23451 | 44,641 | 21,605 | $97,945 | $145,534 |
| 23452 | 57,995 | 22,558 | $77,327 | $115,935 |
| 23453 | 34,545 | 12,623 | $90,680 | $104,569 |
| 23454 | 57,773 | 23,146 | $97,835 | $123,311 |
| 23455 | 50,501 | 21,058 | $88,223 | $111,849 |
| 23456 | 60,744 | 20,407 | $128,403 | $154,281 |
| 23457 | 4,927 | 1,673 | $109,750 | $127,021 |
| 23459 | 1,442 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| 23460 | 1,250 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| 23461 | 892 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.