Virginia Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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 in Virginia grew by 11.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 8,654,299 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
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% |
The median household income in Virginia is about 17% higher than in US.
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% |
The median home price in Virginia is about 14.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,514 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Virginia spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Virginia | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,010 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (8.7 min), Norton city (11.5 min), Covington city (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Surry County (43.2 min), Amelia County (40.4 min), Buckingham County (38.3 min).
The average commute time in Virginia is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
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 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
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% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Virginia.
What is the population of Virginia?
The population of Virginia is 8,661,529, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Virginia?
The population density of Virginia is 202.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Virginia?
The median household income in Virginia is $91,409, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Virginia?
The median home price in Virginia is $257,048, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Virginia?
The unemployment rate in Virginia is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.