Virginia Beach Population

Virginia Beach, is largest and coastal city in the US state of Virginia, located at the southeastern corner of Virginia in the Hampton Roads area bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Virginia Beach population in 2023 is estimated to be 461,763, covering 497.50 sq mi (1,288.52 sq km), forty-fourth populous city in the United States. Virginia Beach is a holiday city with miles of beaches and hundreds of resort, hotels, motels, and restaurants along its oceanfront. Virginia Beach, a coastal city few hours from Washington D.C., boasts diverse beaches, two state parks and some of the most relaxing fun on the east coast. Virginia Beach ranks sixty-seventh most dangerous cities in Virginia.

Contents
Population by Age
Population by Race
Nativity by Place of Birth
Housing

Below is the Virginia Beach population by year:
Year Population Change %

2010 438,855
2011 442,536 0.84
2012 445,038 0.57
2013 447,732 0.61
2014 448,913 0.26
2015 450,474 0.35
2016 451,136 0.15
2017 449,962 -0.26
2018 450,189 0.05
2019 449,974 -0.05
2020 459,470 2.11

2021 * 457,673 -0.391

2022 * 460,706 0.66

2023 * 461,763 0.23

Source : Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, 2020 US Census & 2021 estimates updated

Year	Population	Change %
2010	438,855
2011	442,536	0.84
2012	445,038	0.57
2013	447,732	0.61
2014	448,913	0.26
2015	450,474	0.35
2016	451,136	0.15
2017	449,962	-0.26
2018	450,189	0.05
2019	449,974	-0.05
2020	459,470	2.11
2021 *	457,673	-0.391
2022 *	460,706	0.66
2023 *	461,763	0.23

Virginia Beach city UN Urban Agglomeration Population Prospects - 1950 to 2035

Year Virginia Beach Population

1950 391,120

1955 501,404

1960 683,968

1965 799,383

1970 908,958

1975 982,633

1980 1,052,833

1985 1,152,266

1990 1,265,775

1995 1,329,667

2000 1,385,787

2005 1,413,482

2010 1,436,220

2011 1,440,812

2015 1,459,330

2020* 1,477,156

2025* 1,495,851

2035* 1,622,944
Source: population.un.org/wpp/, 1950 to 2035 Virginia Beach city Population(UA)

Year	Virginia Beach Population
1950	391,120
1955	501,404
1960	683,968
1965	799,383
1970	908,958
1975	982,633
1980	1,052,833
1985	1,152,266
1990	1,265,775
1995	1,329,667
2000	1,385,787
2005	1,413,482
2010	1,436,220
2011	1,440,812
2015	1,459,330
2020*	1,477,156
2025*	1,495,851
2035*	1,622,944

Virginia Beach Metropolitan

The Greater Virginia Beach or Virginia Beach Metropolitan is an urbanized region centered on the city of Virginia Beach, VirginiaBeach-Norfolk,VA-NC is a Combined Statistical Ara, CSA has a population of 1,859,197 in 2019, The Metropolitan Statistical Areas under CSA are The Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA is the 37th largest currently previously the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area. The area includes the Virginia and North Carolina Counties, cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Poquoson, Newport News, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Williamsburg, and the counties of Gloucester, Mathews, Isle of Wight, James City, Surry, and York, as well as the North Carolina county of Currituck.

The Virginia Counties include Gloucester County, Isle of Wight County, James City County, Mathews County, Southampton County, York County. The North Carolina Counties include Camden County, Currituck County, Gates County. The Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC, Combined Statistical Area additionally includes the Elizabeth City, NC, Micropolitan Statistical Area, comprising Perquimans County, Pasquotank County, the Kill Devil Hills and Dare County from North Carolina.

	Virginia Beach City(2021)	Virginia Beach Metropolitan(2019)
Population	460,368	1,859,197
Area	497.50 sq mi (1,288.52 sq km)	3,729.76 sq mi (9,660.0 sq km)
Rank	44(US)	34(CSA)

Source : CSA Maps, CSA

Virginia Beach Population by Age

According to 2019 US population estimates, population of Virginia Beach by age is 449,974, out of these 221,144 are male, 228,830 are female, The sex ratio of Virginia Beach is 97. The median age of the Virginia Beach population is 36.6, Virginia Beach population by age are, under 18 years is 99,048, 16 years and over is 361,953, 18 years and over is 350,926, 21 years and over is 333,924, 65 years and over is 82,683. 49.1% are male, 50.9% are female, 22.0% are under 18 years old, 80.4% are 16 years and over, 78.0% are 18 years and over, 74.2% are 21 years and over, 14.7% are 65 years and over. There are total 186,468 housing units, The voting population of Virginia Beach are 338,466, out of these 164,698 are male voters, 173,768 are female voters, 48.7% are male, 51.3% are female. Virginia Beach population in 2022 is estimated to be 460,706, and in 2021 is estimated to be 457,673.

Age Group Population Percent

0 -5 27,905 6.2%

5 - 9 28,468 6.3%

10 - 14 26,552 5.9%

15 - 19 27,589 6.1%

20 - 24 29,029 6.5%

25 - 34 72,683 16.2%

35 - 44 61,209 13.6%

45 - 54 53,923 12.0%

55 - 59 28,343 6.3%

60 - 64 28,014 6.2%

65 - 74 39,197 8.7%

75 - 84 20,244 4.5%

85 and over 6,818 1.5%

Source: 2019 US population by age estimates

Age Group	Population	Percent
0 -5	27,905	6.2%
5 - 9	28,468	6.3%
10 - 14	26,552	5.9%
15 - 19	27,589	6.1%
20 - 24	29,029	6.5%
25 - 34	72,683	16.2%
35 - 44	61,209	13.6%
45 - 54	53,923	12.0%
55 - 59	28,343	6.3%
60 - 64	28,014	6.2%
65 - 74	39,197	8.7%
75 - 84	20,244	4.5%
85 and over	6,818	1.5%

Virginia Beach Population by Race

According to 2019 population of Virginia Beach by race are:

White Population

White population in Virginia Beach, Virginia are 295,353, percentage wise 65.6 percent are whites.

Black Population

Black population in Virginia Beach, Virginia are 85,176, percentage wise 18.9 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Virginia Beach, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Carribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.

Asian Population

Asian population in Virginia Beach are 32,452, percentage wise 7.2 percent are asians, out of these 3,466 are Asian Indians, 4,743 are Chinese, 18,355 are Filipinos, 602 are Japanese, 1,001 are Korean, 1,755 are Vietnamese and 2,530 are other Asian nationals.

Hispanic Population

Hispanic population in Virginia Beach, Virginia are 38,235. Percentage wise 8.5 percent are hispanics, out of these 12,891 are Mexican people, 10,560 are Puerto Ricans, 1,364 are Cubans, and 13,420 are other Hispanic or Latinos.

Population by Race 449,974 Percent

White 295,353 65.6%

Black or African American 85,176 18.9%

American Indian and Alaska Native 1,392 0.3%

Asian Population 32,452 7.2%

Asian Indian 3,466 0.8%

Chinese 4,743 1.1%

Filipino 18,355 4.1%

Japanese 602 0.1%

Other Asian Population 2,530

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 406 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 38,235 8.5%

Mexican 12,891 2.9%

Puerto Rican 10,560 2.3%

Cuban 1,364 0.3%

Other Hispanic or Latino 13,420

Source: US Census population estimates(2019)

Population by Race	449,974	Percent
White	295,353	65.6%
Black or African American	85,176	18.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native	1,392	0.3%
Asian Population	32,452	7.2%
Asian Indian	3,466	0.8%
Chinese	4,743	1.1%
Filipino	18,355	4.1%
Japanese	602	0.1%
Other Asian Population	2,530
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	406	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	38,235	8.5%
Mexican	12,891	2.9%
Puerto Rican	10,560	2.3%
Cuban	1,364	0.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino	13,420

Nativity by Place of Birth

Total Virginia Beach native population is 408,008, out of these 194,199 born in the Virginia state and 202,927 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 41,966, out of these 27,942 are Naturalised US citizen, 3,735 are in Europe, 15,960 in Asia, 1,196 in Africa, 6,564 in Latin America and 476 in Northern America. Total Foreigners who are non US citizens living in Virginia Beach are 14,024, out of these 2,725 are from Europe, 6,720 are from Asia, 343 from Africa, 3,595 are from Latin America and 514 are from Northern America.

Nativity by Place of Birth Population

Native 408,008

Born in state of residence 194,199

Born in other state in the United States 202,927

Northeast 65,820

Midwest 39,393

South 68,325

West 29,389

Born outside the United States 10,882

Puerto Rico 2,672

U.S. Island Areas 405

Born abroad of American parent(s) 7,805

Foreign born

Born outside of United States 41,966

Naturalized U.S. citizen 27,942

Europe 3,735

Asia 15,960

Africa 1,196

Oceania 11

Latin America 6,564

Northern America 476

Foreigner

Not a U.S. citizen 14,024

Europe 2,725

Asia 6,720

Africa 343

Oceania 127

Latin America 3,595

Northern America 514

Source: US Census 2019 estimates

Nativity by Place of Birth	Population
Native	408,008
Born in state of residence	194,199
Born in other state in the United States	202,927
Northeast	65,820
Midwest	39,393
South	68,325
West	29,389
Born outside the United States	10,882
Puerto Rico	2,672
U.S. Island Areas	405
Born abroad of American parent(s)	7,805
Born outside of United States	41,966
Naturalized U.S. citizen	27,942
Europe	3,735
Asia	15,960
Africa	1,196
Oceania	11
Latin America	6,564
Northern America	476
Not a U.S. citizen	14,024
Europe	2,725
Asia	6,720
Africa	343
Oceania	127
Latin America	3,595
Northern America	514

Virginia Beach Housing

Total housing units in Virginia Beach, Virginia are 186,468, Occupied housing units are 175,029, Rental vacancy rate is 5. Percentage of occupancy is 94, 58.52% of houses are owner occupied and 35.35% of houses are renter occupied in Virginia Beach. There are 53.63 percent of one-unit detached, 18.32 percent of one-units attached, 1.32 percent of two-unit houses, 5.42 percent of three or four unit homes. 1.33 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 26.68 percent are available with one vehicle, 39.79 percent are available with two vehicles, 23.02 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 4.38 percent are no vehicles available.

Housing Units

Total housing units 186,468

Occupied housing units 175,029

Occupied housing units percent 94

Rental vacancy rate 5

Structure Type Units

1-unit, detached 100,008

1-unit attached 34,153

2 units 2,467

3 or 4 units 10,098

Mobile home 2,475

Boat, RV, van, etc. 27

Owner-occupied 109,117

Renter-occupied 65,912

Average household size of owner-occupied unit 3

Average household size of renter-occupied unit 2

Source: US Census 2019 housing estimates

Housing	Units
Total housing units	186,468
Occupied housing units	175,029
Occupied housing units percent	94
Rental vacancy rate	5
1-unit, detached	100,008
1-unit attached	34,153
2 units	2,467
3 or 4 units	10,098
Mobile home	2,475
Boat, RV, van, etc.	27
Owner-occupied	109,117
Renter-occupied	65,912
Average household size of owner-occupied unit	3
Average household size of renter-occupied unit	2

Virginia Beach Housing Market

The median value of housing in Virginia Beach, Virginia is $296,200, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 1.37 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 0.94 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 3.50 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 6.93 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 17.18 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 19.70 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 7.36 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 1.53 percent are over one million and above.

Housing unit value Units

Less than $50,000 2,563

$50,000 to $99,999 1,757

$100,000 to $149,999 6,534

$150,000 to $199,999 12,914

$200,000 to $299,999 32,030

$300,000 to $499,999 36,739

$500,000 to $999,999 13,723

$1,000,000 or more 2,857

Median (dollars) 296,200

Source: US Census 2019 housing market estimates

Housing unit value	Units
Less than $50,000	2,563
$50,000 to $99,999	1,757
$100,000 to $149,999	6,534
$150,000 to $199,999	12,914
$200,000 to $299,999	32,030
$300,000 to $499,999	36,739
$500,000 to $999,999	13,723
$1,000,000 or more	2,857
Median (dollars)	296,200

Virginia Beach Housing Mortgage

The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,797, 0.09 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 3.25 percent pay between $500 to $999, 11.39 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 12.25 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 7.51 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 5.00 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 5.04 percent pay between $3,000 or more.

The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $590, 0.78 percent of homes pay less than $250, 1.85 percent pays between $250 to $399, 4.60 percent pay between $400 to $599, 3.88 percent pays between $600 to $799, 1.55 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 1.32 pays between $1000 or more.

Monthly Owner costs with mortgage Units

Less than $500 174

$500 to $999 6,064

$1,000 to $1,499 21,238

$1,500 to $1,999 22,847

$2,000 to $2,499 14,009

$2,500 to $2,999 9,329

$3,000 or more 9,403

Median (dollars) 1,797

Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage Units

Less than $250 1,449

$250 to $399 3,446

$400 to $599 8,572

$600 to $799 7,240

$800 to $999 2,886

$1,000 or more 2,465

Median (dollars) 590
Source: US Census 2019 housing mortgage estimates

Monthly Owner costs with mortgage	Units
Less than $500	174
$500 to $999	6,064
$1,000 to $1,499	21,238
$1,500 to $1,999	22,847
$2,000 to $2,499	14,009
$2,500 to $2,999	9,329
$3,000 or more	9,403
Median (dollars)	1,797
Less than $250	1,449
$250 to $399	3,446
$400 to $599	8,572
$600 to $799	7,240
$800 to $999	2,886
$1,000 or more	2,465
Median (dollars)	590

Virginia Beach Rental

The price for Hotel rooms and House rentals in Virginia Beach is around $75 to $100 per night, and there are plenty of offers for weekend rentals on the beach front. Total number of Virginia Beach rental homes or apartments are 65,912, occupied by Renter, The median value of Virginia Beach average rental rate is $1,363. 2.30 percent of homes are under $500, 11.51 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 75.64 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 7.48 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 1.18 percent are above $3000.

Rental Units
Less than $500 1,513

$500 to $999 7,585

$1,000 to $1,499 32,576

$1,500 to $1,999 17,283

$2,000 to $2,499 3,911

$2,500 to $2,999 1,020

$3,000 or more 776

Median (dollars) 1,363

Source: US Census 2019 housing rental estimates

Rental	Units
Less than $500	1,513
$500 to $999	7,585
$1,000 to $1,499	32,576
$1,500 to $1,999	17,283
$2,000 to $2,499	3,911
$2,500 to $2,999	1,020
$3,000 or more	776
Median (dollars)	1,363