Virginia
U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
8,582,479 Population
39,482.12 Square Miles
217.38 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
38.5 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.05%
18 to 34
23.1%
35 to 64
39.36%
65 and Over
15.48%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.46%
Female
50.54%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
12.55%
Native
87.45%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
27.65%
2000 to 2009
28.29%
1990 to 1999
20.14%
Before 1990
23.92%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
9.17%
High School Grad or Higher
90.83%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.33%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.58%
Dropped Out
2.42%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
83.54%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$43,267
Median Household Income
$80,615
Gini Index
0.47
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.41%
Unemployed
4.59%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
9.94%
Population Under 18
Poverty
13.02%
Non-poverty
86.98%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
7.62%
Non-poverty
92.38%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
28 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
7.88%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.12%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.57
Number of Households
3,248,528
Marital Status
Single
48.23%
Married
51.78%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
35.3%
Now Married
53.41%
Widowed
2.64%
Divorced
8.65%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
29.99%
Now Married
50.21%
Widowed
8.28%
Divorced
11.53%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.91%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
3,596,100
Occupancy Status
Occupied
90.33%
Vacant
9.67%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
66.64%
Renter Occupied
33.36%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
17.51%
For Sale
7.6%
Other
74.89%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1983
Types of Structures
Single Unit
72.58%
Multi Unit
22.75%
Mobile Home
4.63%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.04%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
68.26%
Without Mortgage
31.74%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$295,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,326
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
14.39%