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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

White70.6%
Black or African American20.4%
Asian0.0%
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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Common questions about VA-5

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.

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.