Virginia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Virginia
Virginia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
8,705,170
Median Age
39.0
Male Median
37.9
Female Median
40.1
Virginia Population Growth
Virginia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +11.0%%.
+11.0%% Growth
Virginia Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Virginia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.0 | 8,705,170 |
| 2023 | 38.8 | 8,657,499 |
| 2022 | 38.7 | 8,624,511 |
| 2021 | 38.5 | 8,582,479 |
| 2020 | 38.4 | 8,509,358 |
| 2019 | 38.2 | 8,454,463 |
| 2018 | 38.1 | 8,413,774 |
| 2017 | 38.0 | 8,365,952 |
| 2016 | 37.8 | 8,310,301 |
| 2015 | 37.6 | 8,256,630 |
| 2014 | 37.6 | 8,185,131 |
| 2013 | 37.5 | 8,100,653 |
| 2012 | 37.4 | 8,014,955 |
| 2011 | 37.3 | 7,926,192 |
| 2010 | 37.2 | 7,841,754 |
Virginia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 16.1% |
| 18–24 | 9.3% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–54 | 26.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65+ | 16.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Virginia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 62.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Virginia
The median age in Virginia is 39.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Virginia is 8,705,170.
In Virginia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Virginia is aging.