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The City of Virginia Beach is the largest city in Virginia with a population of 456,349 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Virginia Beach ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Virginia Beach is located at latitude 36.8529 and longitude -75.978 in Virginia Beach (city) County. The formal boundaries for the City of Virginia Beach encompass a land area of 249.71 sq. miles and a water area of 247.63 sq. miles. Virginia Beach (city) County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Virginia Beach has a C7 Census Class Code which indicates an incorporated place that is independent of any county. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 456,349 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,865 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $92,968 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,736 |
| Median Home Value | $382,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 191,294 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 117,165 (61.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 62,686 (32.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,443 (6.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 179,851 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Family Households | 119,563 (66.5%) |
The table below compares Virginia Beach to the other 688 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 165 | 76th |
| Median Household Income | # 250 | 64th |
| Per Capita Income | # 186 | 73rd |
| Diversity Index | # 157 | 77th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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