Cities in Virginia - Census Data

17 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Virginia.

All Cities

Virginia BeachPopulation: 457,066
Income: $90,685Poverty: 8.4%BA+: 40.4%
 ChesapeakePopulation: 251,153
Income: $94,189Poverty: 8.7%BA+: 36.4%
 ArlingtonPopulation: 235,463
Income: $140,160Poverty: 7.1%BA+: 77.1%
 NorfolkPopulation: 235,037
Income: $64,017Poverty: 17.3%BA+: 32.7%
 RichmondPopulation: 227,595
Income: $62,671Poverty: 18.8%BA+: 44.1%
 Newport NewsPopulation: 184,774
Income: $66,718Poverty: 15.1%BA+: 29.1%
 AlexandriaPopulation: 156,788
Income: $113,638Poverty: 8.4%BA+: 65.8%
 HamptonPopulation: 137,334
Income: $67,758Poverty: 13.0%BA+: 27.5%
 RoanokePopulation: 98,677
Income: $52,671Poverty: 19.7%BA+: 28.9%
 PortsmouthPopulation: 97,299
Income: $58,972Poverty: 17.6%BA+: 23.2%
 SuffolkPopulation: 96,638
Income: $90,089Poverty: 9.9%BA+: 32.4%
 LynchburgPopulation: 79,255
Income: $59,808Poverty: 17.4%BA+: 38.5%
 Dale CityPopulation: 72,793
Income: $113,245Poverty: 6.7%BA+: 33.0%
 CentrevillePopulation: 71,885
Income: $143,704Poverty: 6.1%BA+: 57.5%
 RestonPopulation: 63,542
Income: $139,515Poverty: 5.4%BA+: 70.8%
 HarrisonburgPopulation: 51,492
Income: $59,752Poverty: 25.6%BA+: 36.7%
 McLeanPopulation: 50,232
Income: $250,001Poverty: 2.7%BA+: 85.1%

Virginia Cities FAQ

How many cities in Virginia have over 50,000 people?
There are 17 cities in Virginia with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Virginia Beach with 457,066.
Which Virginia city has the highest median income?
McLean has the highest median household income at $250,001 among Virginia cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Virginia city has the lowest poverty rate?
McLean has the lowest poverty rate at 2.7% among cities tracked.

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