Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA

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2022 Population

180,171

0.0794% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

35.9

0.843% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

8.25%

2.02% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$81,220

5.42% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$286,400

13% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

93,993

0.616% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA had a population of 180k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $81,220. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA grew from 180,028 to 180,171, a 0.0794% increase and its median household income grew from $77,042 to $81,220, a 5.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.4%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.31%).

14.8% 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.

95.7% 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) (4,022 degrees awarded in 2022), Regent University (2,445 degrees), and Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach (393 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was $286,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.7%.

Most people in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA is home to a population of 180k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 11.1% of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (20k people).

In 2022, there were 2.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.6k people) in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.3k 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 (9,090 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (7,297 households), and Vietnamese (1,325 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

92,289

Women

51.5%

86,909

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 179,198 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.7%

2022 Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.7% of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
90.6k ± 2.38k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
42.6k ± 1.92k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.3k ± 1.07k

9.67%

Hispanic Population

17.4k people

9.67% of the people in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are hispanic (17.4k 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
6,986 ± 2,012 people
India
1,468 ± 937 people
Mexico
1,141 ± 827 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was Philippines, the natal country of 6,986 Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA residents, followed by India with 1,468 and Mexico with 1,141.

Foreign-Born Population

11.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

20k people

11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.8k people

As of 2022, 11.1% of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA residents (20k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
9,090 households (5.39%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
7,297 households (4.32%)
Vietnamese
1,325 households (0.785%)

14.8% 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was Spanish. 5.39% 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-)
10,124 ± 801
Gulf War (1990s)
5,278 ± 532
Vietnam
4,551 ± 417

Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA employs 94k people. The largest industries in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are U. S. Navy (6,669 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,316 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,570 people), and the highest paying industries are Independent artists, writers, and performers ($121,696), Wired telecommunications carriers ($121,401), and Water transportation ($118,406).

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 $55,166. The income inequality in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.395, 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.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

94k

2022 Value

−0.616%

1 Year decline

± −0.616%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −0.616%, from 94.6k employees to 94k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, are Military, rank not specified (2,665 people), Other managers (2,563 people), and Registered nurses (2,099 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

94k

2022 Value

−0.616%

1 Year decline

± −0.616%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA declined at a rate of −0.616%, from 94.6k employees to 94k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, are U. S. Navy (6,669 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,316 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,570 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

$52,763

Median earning men ± $2,269

$39,799

Median earning women ± $1,775

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($74,255), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,946), and Information ($67,644).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($58,957), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,337), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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

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 2022, universities in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA awarded 7,516 degrees. The student population of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 9,219 male students and 15,348 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are White (3,276 and 43.7%), followed by Black or African American (2,686 and 35.8%), Hispanic or Latino (629 and 8.38%), and Two or More Races (389 and 5.18%).

The largest universities in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are ECPI University (248934) (4,022 and 53.5%), Regent University (2,445 and 32.5%), and Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach (393 and 5.23%).

The most popular majors in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA are Registered Nursing (1,072 and 14.3%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (772 and 10.3%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (461 and 6.13%).

The median tuition cost in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA for private four year colleges is $17,402.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 24,567 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 24,567 students enrolled in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,596 records, of which 55.5% were women and 44.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
852 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
363 degrees awarded
Network & System Administration
273 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was Registered Nursing with 852 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)
4,022 degrees awarded
Regent University
2,445 degrees awarded
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
393 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was ECPI University (248934) with 4,022 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,704 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA, which is 0.562 times less than the 4,812 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,276 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,686 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,424) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,060) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) 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 2022, 0.525% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% 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 2022 were Some college (37.4k), High School or Equivalent (33.8k), 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 $286,400 in 2022, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $253,500 to $286,400, a 13% increase. The homeownership rate in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA is 62.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 23.3 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 $81,220. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $192,093, followed by Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $181,704 and $173,789.

Housing

Property

$286,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,550

$43,770

Median Property Taxes

±$1,637

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

62.7%

Homeownership

2022

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 62.7% of the housing units in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $192,093, followed by Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $181,704 and $173,789.

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.

$81,220

Median Household Income

± $3,375

69.8k

Number of Households

± 2,139

In 2022, the median household income of the 69.8k households in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA grew to $81,220 from the previous year's value of $77,042.

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

0.395

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA

0.388

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

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA was 0.395 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.62% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2022

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Worked At Home (9.59%)
Carpooled (8.17%)

In 2022, 78.3% of workers in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.59%) and those who carpooled to work (8.17%).

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

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% 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

8.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA (14.7k out of 179k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

92.8% of the population of Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 43% on employee plans, 9.7% on Medicaid, 8.2% on Medicare, 18.9% on non-group plans, and 13.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1324 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,324 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,324 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,310 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% 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

7.2%

Uninsured

43%

Employer Coverage

9.7%

Medicaid

8.2%

Medicare

18.9%

Non-Group

13.1%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Virginia Beach City (Central) PUMA, VA declined by 4.81% from 7.56% to 7.2%.

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.