Virginia Beach, VA
 
       
 

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41% of South Hampton Roads adults live in Virginia Beach,
this represents 324,144 adult residents
.
 
     
 
 
Virginia Beach Highlights
  • Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia and one of the fastest growing cities in the United States

  • City of the wealthiest neighborhoods in South Hampton Roads

  • Home to approximately 60,000 military employees

  • Each year over 3 million visitors come to Virginia Beach and spend approximately $729 million in the local economy

  • Virginia Beach recently opened its new 516,000 square foot, state-of-the-art convention center

  • The new Town Center is located in the heart of Virginia Beach offering 4.3 million square feet of mixed-use finished space. Upon completion, The Town Center will have a living and working population of over 24,000 people.
 
   
 
Demographics
   
Total Population
440,900
Total Households
162,900
Total EBI (000)
$9,124,953
Median Age
41 years old
Median Household Income
$65,060
 
     
 
Total Retail Sales
$6,919,878
Food & Beverage Stores $787,474
Department Stores $308,956
Clothing & Access. Stores $395,262
Furniture & Appliance Stores $340,129
Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers $1,640,410
Building Material & Garden Equip. $654,145
Health & Personal Care Stores $253,034
 
     
 

Virginia Beach Demographics

 
 
 
 
    Total Adults SHR Virginia Beach
Adults Adults
793,226 324,144
 
Age of Respondent
   18-24 16% 18%
   25-34 19% 20%
   35-44 21% 20%
   45-54 19% 19%
   55-64 12% 13%
   65+ 14% 10%
Ethnicity
   White 65% 76%
   Black/African American 30% 18%
   Asian 2% 3%
   Other 3% 3%
Marital Status
   Married 58% 58%
   Never Married/Single 25% 26%
Education
   High School Graduate 33% 30%
   College Graduate 13% 12%
   Some Post Graduate Work/Degree 9% 10%
Occupation
   White Collar 40% 41%
   Blue Collar 29% 32%
Annual Household Income
   Under $19,999 6% 4%
   $20,000 - $34,999 17% 13%
   $35,000 - $49,999 20% 18%
   $50,000 - $74,999 24% 25%
   $75,000+ 35% 40%
Own Home 64% 69%
Dwelling Type
   Single Family Unit 68% 65%
   Apartment 14% 11%
   Townhouse 13% 18%