Virginia State Data

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Virginia Congressional Delegation — 119th Congress

Virginia sends 2 Senators and 10 Representatives to the 119th Congress (2025-2027). 5 seats are up for election in 2026.
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2020 Census & ACS Snapshot

Key statewide indicators for Virginia. Gauge bars show how this state compares to the national average.

Updated: 2026-04-06 · Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Population (2020) 8.7 million
Estimated total residents based on the 2020 Census.
Median Age 38.8 years
On par with the national average
Median Household Income $90,974
$12,436 above national avg
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.5%
6.5% above national avg
HS diploma or higher: 91.3%
Poverty Rate 9.9%
2.5% below national avg
Uninsured: 7.1%
Broadband Access 89.9% of households
0.2% above national avg
What is the total population of Virginia?
Virginia has 8.7 million residents as of the 2020 Census. Explore district-level demographics or find your representatives.
What is the median age in Virginia?
The median age in Virginia is 38.8 years. Compare districts on the demographics page.
What is the median household income in Virginia?
The median household income in Virginia is $90,974. See how income varies by district on district demographics.
What share of adults in Virginia have a high school or bachelor's degree?
In Virginia, 91.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in Virginia?
In Virginia, the poverty rate is 9.9% and the uninsured rate is 7.1%.
How many households in Virginia have broadband?
In Virginia, broadband access is 89.9% of households. Share of households with a broadband subscription.

Virginia Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Virginia (2020)?
Virginia has 8.7 million residents as of the 2020 Census.
What is the median age in Virginia?
The median age in Virginia is 38.8 years.
What is the median household income in Virginia?
The median household income in Virginia is $90,974.
What share of adults in Virginia have a high school or bachelor's degree?
In Virginia, 91.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in Virginia?
In Virginia, the poverty rate is 9.9% and the uninsured rate is 7.1%.
How many households in Virginia have broadband?
In Virginia, broadband access is 89.9% of households.