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Virginia Beach city

453.6KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+6.68%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Virginia Beach city has a population of 453,649 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Virginia Beach city based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):8.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White62.8%284,892
Black or African American18.9%85,740
Hispanic or Latino8.8%39,921
Two or More Races8.5%38,560
Asian7.1%32,209
Some Other Race2.3%10,434
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%907
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%454

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Virginia Beach city based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$87,544
17.4% above national average
Per Capita Income
$45,320
18.2% above national average
Poverty Rate
8.0%
30.4% below national average
Median Age
37.1 years

Income & Poverty

$87,544Median Household Income
$45,320Per Capita Income
8.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$87,544$113,388
Families$103,720$129,597
Married-couple Families$103,720$116,166
Nonfamily Households$57,915$62,548

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Virginia Beach city, Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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