Virginia Beach, VA Demographics

A map of Virginia Beach's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	268,555	269,566	58.8%	58.7%
Black	82,972	82,583	18.2%	18.0%
Hispanic	41,512	40,404	9.1%	8.8%
Asian	32,184	33,756	7.1%	7.3%
Multiracial	27,262	28,707	6.0%	6.2%
Native American/Other	3,864	4,454	0.8%	1.0%

Virginia Beach, Virginia has an estimated population of 456,349, a less than 1% change from the 459,470 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.8% White, 18.2% Black, 9.1% Hispanic, 7.1% Asian, 6.0% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Virginia Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Virginia Beach is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Virginia Beach, that probability was 60.6% in 2020 and 60.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Virginia Beach is ranked the most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Virginia Beach was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Virginia Beach's White Population

268,555 residents of Virginia Beach, or 58.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Virginia Beach is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Virginia Beach ranks 464th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia Beach's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Virginia Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 58.8%.

Virginia Beach is more White than neighboring Norfolk (41.2% White), Chesapeake (53.8% White), Portsmouth (35.4% White), and Hampton (35.2% White). Virginia Beach is less White than neighboring Moyock (75.5% White).

Virginia Beach's Black Population

82,972 residents of Virginia Beach, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Virginia Beach is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Virginia Beach ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia Beach's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Virginia Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 18.2%.

Virginia Beach is more Black than neighboring Moyock (10% Black). Virginia Beach is less Black than neighboring Norfolk (38.9% Black), Chesapeake (28.5% Black), Portsmouth (50.2% Black), and Hampton (48.1% Black).

Virginia Beach's Asian Population

32,184 residents of Virginia Beach, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Virginia Beach is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Virginia Beach ranks 116th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Asian residents' share of Virginia Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.1%.

Virginia Beach is more Asian than neighboring Norfolk (3.6% Asian), Chesapeake (3.8% Asian), Moyock (1.7% Asian), Portsmouth (1.6% Asian), and Hampton (2.2% Asian).

Virginia Beach's Hispanic Population

41,512 residents of Virginia Beach, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Virginia Beach is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Virginia Beach ranks 191st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Virginia Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.1%.

Virginia Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Chesapeake (7.7% Hispanic), Moyock (5.5% Hispanic), Portsmouth (5.4% Hispanic), and Hampton (6.9% Hispanic). Virginia Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Norfolk (10.1% Hispanic).

Virginia Beach's Native American/Other Population

3,864 residents of Virginia Beach, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Virginia Beach is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Virginia Beach ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Virginia Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Virginia Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moyock (0% Native American/Other). Virginia Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norfolk (0.9% Native American/Other), Chesapeake (0.9% Native American/Other), Portsmouth (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hampton (1.2% Native American/Other).

Virginia Beach's Multiracial Population

27,262 residents of Virginia Beach, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Virginia Beach is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Virginia Beach ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Virginia Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Virginia Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Virginia Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Norfolk (5.3% Multiracial), and Chesapeake (5.4% Multiracial). Virginia Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Moyock (7.4% Multiracial), Portsmouth (6.5% Multiracial), and Hampton (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.