Virginia Beach, VA Employment

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33%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
41%
Household income NAT. AVG.
39%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$39,788$34,967$29,829
Median household income$78,136$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$94,183$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$56,562$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$45,795$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$32,957$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate2.8%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level7.2%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Virginia Beach is 33% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Virginia Beach is 41% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Virginia Beach is 39% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Virginia Beach is 52% lower than the national average

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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
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      Virginia Beach median earnings by income bracket

      Virginia Beach employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.8%10.8%
      Manufacturing sector7.7%7.7%
      Financial & insurance services3.9%3.9%
      Wholesale & retail services13.8%13.8%
      Public administration10.8%10.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.1%6.1%
      Education, health & social services11.7%11.7%
      Other33.5%33.5%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Virginia Beach, VA450,882$78,13641.2%

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      Raleigh, NC469,698$69,72026.0%
      Virginia Beach, VA450,882$78,13641.2%
      Source: The Virginia Beach, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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