Independent cities
Virginia has 38 independent cities that belong to no county, the large majority of all U.S. independent cities.
Capital: RichmondLargest city: Virginia BeachNickname: Old DominionStatehood: 1788
Virginia at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
110,786 km²
35th largest state
Population
8,811,195
86.2 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 12th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
12.9%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$697 billion
$77,093 personal income per capita
2024 · BEA
Births
93,593
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
78,443
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+15,150
Births minus deaths
Population change
+76,510
July 2023–June 2024
Virginia data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Virginia
133 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Virginia, United States
Fairfax County
County seat: Fairfax
1,144,474
Population
$69,971
Income per capita
$699,700
Median home value
4.0%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 391 mi²
- Population density
- 2,927 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
133 counties · choose how to order them
Fairfax
1,160,925 residents
Prince William
497,003 residents
Virginia Beach
454,808 residents
Loudoun
443,380 residents
Chesterfield
389,793 residents
Henrico
338,696 residents
Chesapeake city
254,997 residents
Arlington
239,807 residents
Richmond city
233,655 residents
Norfolk city
231,105 residents
Newport News city
183,056 residents
Stafford
168,919 residents
Did you know?
Curious facts about Virginia
Mother of Presidents
Eight U.S. presidents were born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
Jamestown
Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas.
The Pentagon
The Pentagon in Arlington County is one of the world's largest office buildings by floor area.