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Libraries in Virginia

363 libraries in 247 cities and 131 counties · Data as of 09/30/2024

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Libraries in Virginia at a glance

  • There are 363 libraries in Virginia, or roughly one for every 23,981 people.
  • Per person, that is 16% below the national rate (0.50 per 10,000).
  • The largest group is Branch Library (78%), ahead of Main Library and Public Library.
  • Norfolk (11), Virginia Beach (10) and Arlington (9) have the most, 8% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many libraries are in Virginia?
There are 363 libraries in Virginia in our data as of 09/30/2024.
Which Virginia cities have the most libraries?
Norfolk (11), Virginia Beach (10), Arlington (9), Richmond (9), Chesapeake (8).