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Virginia Lifestyle Guide

Research-backed state profile for Virginia, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.

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State capitalRichmond

2025 population8,880,107

Annual change+0.69%

Census regionSouth

Indexed cities5

About Virginia

Virginia is part of the South Atlantic division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s South region, with Richmond as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 8,880,107 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News.

Population snapshot

The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 8,880,107. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.69%.

Largest places in this data pack

Virginia Beach
Chesapeake
Richmond
Norfolk
Newport News

How this state index is organized

This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.

Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.

Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.

2025 population183,230Annual change-0.09%

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