Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA

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2021 Population

180,028

0.719% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.6

0.565% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.09%

16.8% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$77,042

5.05% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$253,500

2.3% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

94,576

1% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA had a population of 180k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $77,042. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA grew from 178,742 to 180,028, a 0.719% increase and its median household income grew from $73,335 to $77,042, a 5.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.86%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.16%), and White (Hispanic) (3.13%).

14.4% of the households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are ECPI University (248934) (4,403 degrees awarded in 2021), Regent University (2,357 degrees), and Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach (435 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was $253,500, and the homeownership rate was 63.6%.

Most people in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA borders Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (North) PUMA, VA, Virginia Beach City (South) PUMA, VA, and Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA.

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 180k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 11% of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (19.8k people).

In 2021, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92k people) in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are Spanish (8,928 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (7,371 households), and Vietnamese (990 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

92,992

Women

51.7%

86,956

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 179,948 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

95.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
92k ± 2.19k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
42.9k ± 1.97k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
15.9k ± 1.25k

9.17%

Hispanic Population

16.5k people

9.17% of the people in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are hispanic (16.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
6,806 ± 1,987 people
India
1,840 ± 1,048 people
Mexico
1,068 ± 800 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was Philippines, the natal country of 6,806 Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA residents, followed by India with 1,840 and Mexico with 1,068.

Foreign-Born Population

11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.8k people

11.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.4k people

As of 2021, 11% of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA residents (19.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was 11.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,928 households (5.31%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
7,371 households (4.38%)
Vietnamese
990 households (0.589%)

14.4% of the households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 5.31% of the households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
10,764 ± 817
Gulf War (1990s)
5,240 ± 538
Vietnam
4,662 ± 485

Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA employs 94.6k people. The largest industries in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are Restaurants & Food Services (6,246 people), U. S. Navy (5,987 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,778 people), and the highest paying industries are Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($116,222), Sewage treatment facilities ($116,113), and Water transportation ($112,423).

Males in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,713. The income inequality in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.388, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,701

Women

48.8%

47,935

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA in 2020 was 93,636 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

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Occupations

94.6k

2021 Value

1 Year growth

± 1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1%, from 93.6k employees to 94.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, are Other managers (2,626 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,264 people), and Registered nurses (2,167 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

94.6k

2021 Value

1 Year growth

± 1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1%, from 93.6k employees to 94.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,246 people), U. S. Navy (5,987 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,778 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,197

Median earning men ± $1,645

$36,262

Median earning women ± $1,937

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,399), Information ($63,910), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,812).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,509), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,098), and Information ($44,612).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA awarded 7,782 degrees. The student population of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,379 male students and 15,992 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are White (3,470 and 44.7%), followed by Black or African American (2,816 and 36.3%), Hispanic or Latino (723 and 9.31%), and Asian (307 and 3.95%).

The largest universities in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are ECPI University (248934) (4,403 and 56.6%), Regent University (2,357 and 30.3%), and Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach (435 and 5.59%).

The most popular majors in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are Registered Nursing (974 and 12.5%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (840 and 10.8%), and Medical Assistant (532 and 6.84%).

The median tuition cost in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA for private four year colleges is $17,220.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 25,371 (37% men and 63% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 25,371 students enrolled in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,301 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
750 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
523 degree-majors awarded
Network & System Administration
462 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was Registered Nursing with 750 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

ECPI University (248934)
4,403 degrees awarded
Regent University
2,357 degrees awarded
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
435 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was ECPI University (248934) with 4,403 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,822 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, which is 0.569 times less than the 4,960 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,470 degrees mean that there were 1.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,816 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,220) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.452% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA in 2021 were Some college (39k), High School or Equivalent (32.8k), and Bachelors Degree (29.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was $253,500 in 2021, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $247,800 to $253,500, a 2.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA is 63.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA is $77,042. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

Housing

Property

$253,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,996

$43,786

Median Property Taxes

±$1,512

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.6%

Homeownership

2021

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.6% of the housing units in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,042

Median Household Income

± $2,074

68.9k

Number of Households

± 2,013

In 2021, the median household income of the 68.9k households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA grew to $77,042 from the previous year's value of $73,335.

The following chart displays the households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.388

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA

0.393

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was 0.388 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.16% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Carpooled (8.2%)
Worked At Home (7.64%)

In 2021, 80.3% of workers in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.2%) and those who worked at home (7.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.09% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA (14.4k out of 179k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 42.8% on employee plans, 8.95% on Medicaid, 7.68% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 13.8% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.56%

Uninsured

42.8%

Employer Coverage

8.95%

Medicaid

7.68%

Medicare

19.1%

Non-Group

13.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA declined by 4.38% from 7.91% to 7.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.