Virginia
133 counties, 688 cities and towns, and 903 ZIP codes.
Population
8,705,170
Land area
39,481sq mi
People per sq mi
220
Cities and towns
688
Largest cities in Virginia
Virginia at a glance
- The median household income is $93,170, 15% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $383,700 (15% above the U.S.) and median rent is $1,579 a month.
- Its largest cities are Virginia Beach (456,349), Chesapeake (252,583) and Arlington (236,254).
Local data for Virginia
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals96
- Emergency Rooms84
- Nursing Homes289
- Schools2,777
- Colleges153
- Libraries363
- Banks1,852
- Post Offices945
- Parks3,108
- Grocery Stores2,924
- Restaurants23,960
- Affordable Housing474
- Home Health Agencies237
- Hospice Care110
- Dialysis Centers206
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals33
- Community Health Centers226
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment458
- National Cemeteries15
- Private Schools651
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools68
- Superfund Sites35
- Toxic Release Facilities410
- Historic Places1,494
Housing and community stats
Virginia, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,170
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$383,700
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,579/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
42.2%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (876,295), Irish Americans (793,505), Italian Americans (336,302).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,093
4,149,424 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,351
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$182B
FY 2026, $21,125 per person
PPP loans
$18B
221,088 loans, 1,993,913 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$144M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Virginia, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
1
of 133 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
55,255
220 deaths
Flood insurance policies
72,514
$763M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
35
410 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1,494 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Virginia, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Largest cities in Virginia
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 456,349 | 244.7 |
| Chesapeake | 252,583 | 338.5 |
| Arlington | 236,254 | 26 |
| Norfolk | 233,596 | 53.3 |
| Richmond | 229,359 | 59.9 |
| Newport News | 184,216 | 69 |
| Alexandria | 156,976 | 14.9 |
| Hampton | 137,557 | 51.5 |
| Suffolk | 98,796 | 399.2 |
| Roanoke | 98,355 | 42.5 |
| Portsmouth | 97,190 | 33.3 |
| Lynchburg | 79,497 | 48.9 |
| Centreville | 71,706 | 11.9 |
| Dale City | 71,016 | 14.2 |
| Reston | 64,414 | 15.3 |
| Harrisonburg | 51,392 | 17.3 |
| McLean | 49,627 | 24.8 |
| Tuckahoe | 49,183 | 20.4 |
| Leesburg | 49,171 | 12.6 |
| Lake Ridge | 46,049 | 9.1 |
| Ashburn | 46,026 | 15.3 |
| Blacksburg | 45,446 | 19.8 |
| Charlottesville | 45,437 | 10.2 |
| Burke | 44,029 | 8.6 |
| Woodbridge | 43,945 | 9 |
Counties, cities and towns in Virginia
Population shown. Largest 400 of 688 cities and towns listed
- Fairfax County1,147,837
- Prince William County488,880
- Virginia Beach city456,349
- Loudoun County432,998
- Chesterfield County377,869
- Henrico County335,744
- Chesapeake city252,583
- Arlington County236,254
- Norfolk city233,596
- Richmond city229,359
- Newport News city184,216
- Stafford County163,466
- Alexandria city156,976
- Spotsylvania County146,603
- Hampton city137,557
- Albemarle County114,919
- Hanover County112,879
- Montgomery County99,101
- Suffolk city98,796
- Roanoke city98,355
- Portsmouth city97,190
- Roanoke County97,023
- Frederick County95,008
- Rockingham County85,600
- James City County81,013
- Bedford County80,894
- Lynchburg city79,497
- Augusta County78,033
- Fauquier County74,577
- York County71,005
- Pittsylvania County59,856
- Campbell County55,312
- Franklin County55,130
- Culpeper County54,397
- Washington County53,926
- Harrisonburg city51,392
- Henry County49,980
- Charlottesville city45,437
- Shenandoah County44,925
- Prince George County43,146
- Manassas city42,976
- Danville city42,214
- Warren County41,531
- Louisa County39,980
- Isle of Wight County39,974
- Tazewell County39,624
- Gloucester County39,526
- Orange County37,822
- Wise County35,448
- Botetourt County34,004
- Pulaski County33,687
- Halifax County33,639
- Petersburg city33,537
- Accomack County33,335
- Caroline County32,098
- Powhatan County31,555
- Amherst County31,485
- Mecklenburg County30,516
- Smyth County29,420
- Carroll County29,157
- Fredericksburg city28,873
- Dinwiddie County28,191
- Wythe County28,188
- Fluvanna County28,092
- Winchester city27,913
- King George County27,896
- Goochland County26,410
- Staunton city25,948
- Salem city25,618
- Russell County25,538
- New Kent County25,105
- Fairfax city25,026
- Page County23,727
- Hopewell city22,959
- Waynesboro city22,841
- Rockbridge County22,531
- Prince Edward County21,996
- Lee County21,900
- Scott County21,479
- Greene County21,155
- Buchanan County19,415
- Westmoreland County18,826
- King William County18,593
- Colonial Heights city18,352
- Southampton County17,964
- Patrick County17,512
- Buckingham County16,976
- Bristol city16,849
- Manassas Park city16,798
- Radford city16,726
- Appomattox County16,610
- Giles County16,557
- Brunswick County15,841
- Williamsburg city15,798
- Nottoway County15,597
- Floyd County15,593
- Grayson County15,287
- Clarke County15,216
- Alleghany County14,859
- Nelson County14,732
- Falls Church city14,710
- Madison County14,044
- Dickenson County13,733
- Martinsville city13,658
- Amelia County13,462
- Poquoson city12,639
- Northumberland County12,188
- Northampton County12,059
- Lunenburg County12,016
- Charlotte County11,422
- Greensville County11,275
- Lancaster County10,936
- Middlesex County10,847
- Sussex County10,765
- Essex County10,623
- Cumberland County9,818
- Richmond County9,095
- Mathews County8,540
- Franklin city8,250
- Lexington city7,525
- Rappahannock County7,427
- Galax city6,726
- King and Queen County6,695
- Charles City County6,627
- Buena Vista city6,593
- Surry County6,549
- Bland County6,199
- Covington city5,680
- Emporia city5,547
- Craig County4,856
- Bath County4,100
- Norton city3,577
- Highland County2,296
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in Virginia?
- Virginia has 133 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Virginia?
- Virginia Beach is the largest city in Virginia, with a population of about 456,349.
- What is the population of Virginia?
- Virginia has about 8,705,170 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Virginia?
- There are 903 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Virginia.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)