119th Congress · VA-5
Virginia's 5th Congressional District
Virginia's 5th Congressional District (VA-5) has a population of 792,934. The median household income is $70,085 and the median age is 41.5.
792,934
Population
84
People / sq mi
$70,085
Median Income
41.5
Median Age
VA-5 covers 9,464 sq mi of land at 83.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.6% |
| Black or African American | 20.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,085
Median Household Income
$39,851
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$253,500
Median Home Value
$1,068
Median Rent
70.0%
Homeownership
Education
89.6%
High School+
33.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Virginia's 5th Congressional District (VA-5) has a population of 792,934 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 5th Congressional District is $70,085, with a per capita income of $39,851.
Virginia's 5th Congressional District is 70.6% White, 20.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Virginia's 5th 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.
Virginia's 5th Congressional District skews on age — the median resident is 41.5, older than the national median. With 792,934 residents, Virginia's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in Virginia.
The typical household here earns about $70,085, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.2%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $253,500, with typical rent around $1,068.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 33.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Virginia's 5th Congressional District — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.