Virginia Beach Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Virginia Beach?
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There are 457,658 residents in Virginia Beach, with a median age of 36.7. Of this, 49.3% are males and 50.7% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.94% of the resident pool in Virginia Beach, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.69%. Additionally, 3.37% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 378,563 people in Virginia Beach currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 378,563 people in Virginia Beach currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 457,658 | 1.5% |
| Male Population | 225,629 | 1.9% |
| Female Population | 232,029 | 1.2% |
Male population 49.3%
Female population 50.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.7 | 0.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 402,470 | 2.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 39,760 | -1.0% |
| Not Citizen | 15,428 | -3.9% |
Citizen US Born 87.94%
Citizen not US Born 8.69%
Not Citizen 3.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,481 | -4.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 34,424 | -5.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 15,631 | 0.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 20,361 | 1.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 378,563 | 2.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.77%
Moved from Same County 7.61%
Moved from Same State 3.45%
Moved from Different State 4.5%
Same House as Last Year 83.67%
What are the employment statistics in Virginia Beach?
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White-collar workers make up 82.55% of the working population in Virginia Beach, while blue-collar employees account for 17.45%. There are also 20,631 entrepreneurs in Virginia Beach (9.13% of the workforce); 141,131 workers employed in private companies (62.46%); and 46,925 people working in governmental institutions (20.77%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 186,509 | 1.3% |
| Blue Collar | 39,434 | 0.7% |
White Collar 82.55%
Blue Collar 17.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 20,631 | 3.6% |
| Private Companies | 141,131 | 0.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 46,925 | 1.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 17,256 | 4.6% |
Self Employees 9.13%
Private Companies 62.46%
Governmental Workers 20.77%
Not for Profit Companies 7.64%
How many households are there in Virginia Beach?
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There are a total of 177,046 households in Virginia Beach, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.93% of these Virginia Beach households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.07%. Additionally, 33.1% of households have children and 66.9% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 177,046 | 2.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.2% |
| Family Households | 120,270 | 1.4% |
| Non-family Households | 56,776 | 5.5% |
Family Households 67.93%
Non-family Households 32.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 58,607 | 0.9% |
| Households without Children | 118,439 | 3.6% |
Households with Children 33.1%
Households without Children 66.9%
What are the median and average incomes in Virginia Beach?
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The average annual household income in Virginia Beach is $105,521, while the median household income sits at $81,810 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $81,911, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,149. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,964 and $66,951, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $105,521 | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income | $81,810 | 4.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 34,407 | 10.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 408,240 | 1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Virginia Beach?
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There are 189,187 housing units in Virginia Beach, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 177,046 occupied housing units in Virginia Beach, 64.95% are owner-occupied, while 35.05% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.44% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $294,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,531 per month in Virginia Beach.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.44% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $294,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,531 per month in Virginia Beach.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 189,187 | 1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1983 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,156 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,273 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11,481 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 23,480 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 38,551 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 51,259 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 26,668 | 4.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21,047 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 12,110 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 162 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 177,046 | 2.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 114,998 | 3.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 62,048 | 1.8% |
Owner Occupied 64.95%
Renter Occupied 35.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 86,760 | 2.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 28,238 | 4.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $294,100 | 3.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $302,600 | 2.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,531 | 3.7% |
With Mortgage 75.44%
Without Mortgage 24.56%
What is the level of education in Virginia Beach?
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Approximately 27.01% of the population in Virginia Beach holds a high school degree (that's 96,130 residents), while 25.43% have attained a college certificate (110,200 locals) and 22.74% have a bachelor's degree (80,942 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,510 | -0.1% |
| Some High School | 96,130 | 0.5% |
| Some College | 110,200 | -1.0% |
| Associate Degree | 37,044 | -0.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 80,942 | 5.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 45,759 | 6.1% |
No High School 1.55%
Some High School 27.01%
Some College 25.43%
Associate Degree 10.41%
Bachelor's Degree 22.74%
Graduate Degree 12.86%
What is the marital status of Virginia Beach residents?
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A total of 115,136 people in Virginia Beach have never been married (which represents 30.89% of the total population), while 197,135 of them are wedded (52.89%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,682 (2.06%) and 41,587 (11.16%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 115,136 | 2.9% |
| Married | 197,135 | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7,682 | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 18,868 | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 41,587 | 6.1% |
Never Married 30.89%
Married 52.89%
Separated 2.06%
Widowed 5.06%
Divorced 11.16%
What are the most common means of transportation in Virginia Beach?
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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 211,537 residents commute by car, 5,083 prefer going to work by walking and 1,769 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 211,537 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,769 | 3.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 116 | N/A |
| Railroad | 13 | -61.8% |
| Ferryboat | 13 | 62.5% |
| Bicycle | 948 | -16.6% |
| Motorcycle | 363 | -26.8% |
| TaxiCab | 509 | 56.1% |
| Walk | 5,083 | -12.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Virginia Beach by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 23451 | 43,885 | 20,835 | $86,334.00 | $129,134.00 |
| 23452 | 56,854 | 22,182 | $71,917.00 | $102,289.00 |
| 23453 | 35,199 | 12,647 | $75,526.00 | $89,876.00 |
| 23454 | 57,942 | 23,165 | $86,120.00 | $110,478.00 |
| 23455 | 49,826 | 20,801 | $77,920.00 | $103,854.00 |
| 23456 | 60,158 | 19,965 | $115,788.00 | $136,433.00 |
| 23457 | 4,689 | 1,635 | $89,289.00 | $108,996.00 |
| 23459 | 1,766 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 23460 | 2,211 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 23461 | 1,040 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
