About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Virginia Beach city population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Virginia Beach city across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Virginia Beach city was 453,649, a 0.31% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Virginia Beach city population was 455,069, a decline of 0.76% compared to a population of 458,569 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Virginia Beach city increased by 26,825. In this period, the peak population was 459,684 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Virginia Beach city is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Virginia Beach city population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Virginia Beach city Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Virginia Beach population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Virginia Beach.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Virginia Beach, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Virginia Beach population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Virginia Beach.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Virginia Beach, VA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Virginia Beach age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Virginia Beach, VA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Virginia Beach - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Virginia Beach, VA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Virginia Beach population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Virginia Beach. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Virginia Beach by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Virginia Beach.

Key observations

The largest age group in Virginia Beach, VA was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 36,434 (7.96%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Virginia Beach, VA was the 85 years and over years with a population of 7,484 (1.63%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Virginia Beach is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Virginia Beach total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Virginia Beach Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Virginia Beach by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Virginia Beach. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Virginia Beach by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Virginia Beach. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Virginia Beach.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (18,677) | Female # 30-34 years (17,947). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Virginia Beach population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Virginia Beach is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Virginia Beach is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Virginia Beach for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Virginia Beach Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

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