119th Congress · VA-1
Virginia's 1st Congressional District
Virginia's 1st Congressional District (VA-1) has a population of 796,108. The median household income is $103,501 and the median age is 41.8.
796,108
Population
262
People / sq mi
$103,501
Median Income
41.8
Median Age
VA-1 covers 3,039 sq mi of land at 262.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$103,501
Median Household Income
$52,447
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$380,300
Median Home Value
$1,582
Median Rent
77.2%
Homeownership
Education
94.1%
High School+
47.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Virginia's 1st Congressional District (VA-1) has a population of 796,108 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Virginia's 1st Congressional District is $103,501, with a per capita income of $52,447.
Virginia's 1st Congressional District is 72.5% White, 12.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Virginia's 1st Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Virginia's 1st Congressional District: 77.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 796,108 residents, Virginia's 1st Congressional District is a congressional district in Virginia.
Median household income is $103,501, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US congressional districts, at 4.2% — below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $380,300, with typical rent around $1,582.
College attainment is above the local norm at 47.2%, above the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Virginia's 1st Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.