119th Congress · VA-3
Virginia's 3rd Congressional District
Virginia's 3rd Congressional District (VA-3) has a population of 776,669. The median household income is $66,051 and the median age is 34.5.
776,669
Population
3077
People / sq mi
$66,051
Median Income
34.5
Median Age
VA-3 covers 252 sq mi of land at 3077.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.4% |
| Black or African American | 43.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$66,051
Median Household Income
$36,758
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$252,900
Median Home Value
$1,298
Median Rent
52.2%
Homeownership
Education
90.9%
High School+
29.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Virginia's 3rd Congressional District (VA-3) has a population of 776,669 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 3rd Congressional District is $66,051, with a per capita income of $36,758.
Virginia's 3rd Congressional District is 41.4% White, 43.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Virginia's 3rd 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.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Virginia's 3rd Congressional District: a median age of 34.5, younger than the national median. With 776,669 residents, Virginia's 3rd Congressional District is a congressional district in Virginia.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $66,051, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.5% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $252,900, with typical rent around $1,298.
Roughly 29.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.