Virginia Beach, VA population by race
The table below shows Virginia Beach's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 287,415 | 62.77% |
| Black or African American | 86,497 | 18.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,100 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 32,680 | 7.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 607 | 0.13% |
| Some other race | 10,628 | 2.32% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 38,973 | 8.51% |
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Virginia Beach population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Virginia Beach has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Virginia Beach's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Virginia Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 62.77% are white, 18.89% are Black or African American, 0.24% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.14% are Asian, 0.13% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.32% are some other race and 8.51% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Virginia Beach, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Virginia Beach is White with a population of 287,415 (62.77% of the total population).
Virginia Beach 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Virginia Beach is White with a population of 287,415 (62.77% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 38,973 (8.51% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Virginia Beach, VA
By ethnicity, 40,139 (8.77% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 417,761 (91.23% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Virginia Beach, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 274,504 (65.71% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Virginia Beach, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Virginia Beach's Non-Hispanic population.
Virginia Beach Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 274,504 | 65.71% |
| Black or African American alone | 83,534 | 20.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 550 | 0.13% |
| Asian alone | 31,816 | 7.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 405 | 0.10% |
| Some other race alone | 2,140 | 0.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 24,812 | 5.94% |
Among the Hispanic population in Virginia Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 15,788 (39.33% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Virginia Beach, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Virginia Beach's Hispanic population.
Virginia Beach Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 12,852 | 32.02% |
| Puerto Rican | 10,125 | 25.22% |
| Cuban | 1,374 | 3.42% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 15,788 | 39.33% |
Things to know
What percentage of Virginia Beach, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.77% of Virginia Beach population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Virginia Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 15,788 (39.33% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Virginia Beach, VA have?
Virginia Beach, VA has 86,497 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 18.89% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Virginia Beach is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Virginia Beach, VA?
With 91.23% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Virginia Beach.
That being said, with a 18.89% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Virginia Beach.
What is the majority race in Virginia Beach, VA?
With a population of 287,415 (62.77% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Virginia Beach.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Virginia Beach, with 18.89% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
