Virginia Demographics & Local Data
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State Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Virginia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Virginia has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Virginia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Virginia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Virginia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Virginia has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Virginia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Health
Virginia has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Virginia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.0% | 19.0% |