Virginia Beach, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Virginia Beach, Virginia is 457,066 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Virginia. The median household income is $90,685, the median home value is $366,300, and the median age is 37.4.

The population has grown 3.6% since 2010 (438,859 → 454,808).

457,066

Population

1868

People / sq mi

$90,685

Median Income

$366,300

Median Home Value

Virginia Beach covers 244.7 sq mi of land at 1868 people per square mile.

About Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach is a city in Virginia with a population of 457,066. It ranks #1 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 37.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Virginia Beach is $90,685, above the US median of $74,580. 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $366,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,649. The homeownership rate of 64.9% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Virginia Beach reflects 40.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.2 minutes each way.

Virginia Beach city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Virginia Beach city had a population of 438,859 in 2010 and 454,808 in 2024, a 3.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 459,673 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.26%.

454,808

Population (2024)

438,859

Population (2010)

459,673

Peak (2020)

0.26%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	438,859	-	-	estimate
2011	442,583	+3,724	+0.85%	estimate
2012	445,044	+2,461	+0.56%	estimate
2013	447,706	+2,662	+0.60%	estimate
2014	448,864	+1,158	+0.26%	estimate
2015	450,304	+1,440	+0.32%	estimate
2016	450,983	+679	+0.15%	estimate
2017	449,896	-1,087	-0.24%	estimate
2018	449,849	-47	-0.01%	estimate
2019	449,974	+125	+0.03%	estimate
2020	459,673	+9,699	+2.16%	estimate
2021	458,599	-1,074	-0.23%	estimate
2022	454,886	-3,713	-0.81%	estimate
2023	453,779	-1,107	-0.24%	estimate
2024	454,808	+1,029	+0.23%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	61.6%
Black or African American	18.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$90,685

Median Household Income

$47,372

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$366,300

Median Home Value

$1,649

Median Rent

64.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.7%

High School+

40.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.8%

Drive Alone

75.3%

Public Transit

12.7%

Work From Home

23.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

46.2%

Foreign Born

87.6%

Non-English at Home

16.0%

Veterans

11.7%

With Disability

93.5%

Health Insurance

97.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	24.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	14.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	10.3%
Information	8.2%
Public Administration	7.7%
Manufacturing	6.0%
Construction	5.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.8%
Retail Trade	4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.6%
Agriculture & Mining	0.2%

Largest cities in Virginia

Chesapeake (251,153)Arlington (235,463)Norfolk (235,037)Richmond (227,595)Newport News (184,774)Alexandria (156,788)Hampton (137,334)Roanoke (98,677)Portsmouth (97,299)Suffolk (96,638)View all Virginia cities →

Largest counties in Virginia

Fairfax County (1,144,474)Prince William County (484,625)Virginia Beach city (457,066)Loudoun County (427,082)Chesterfield County (371,610)

Part of Virginia

Virginia demographic profile All Virginia data →

Metro areas in Virginia

Washington (6,263,796)Virginia Beach (1,782,590)Richmond (1,327,321)Roanoke (314,661)Kingsport (309,580)Lynchburg (262,716)Charlottesville (222,937)Blacksburg (181,605)All US metros →

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Common questions about Virginia Beach, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia Beach, Virginia has a population of 457,066 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Virginia.

The median household income in Virginia Beach, Virginia is $90,685, with 6.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Virginia Beach, Virginia is $366,300, with median monthly rent at $1,649 and a homeownership rate of 64.9%.

The median age in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 37.4 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The population has grown 3.6% since 2010 (438,859 → 454,808).