Virginia and Washington, compared
Virginia had 8,880,107 people on July 1, 2025, and Washington 8,001,020, in the Census Bureau’s estimates.
Side by side
| Measure | Virginia | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025The Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimate. | 8,880,107 | 8,001,020 |
| Change since July 2020As a share of the first July. | +2.8% | +3.5% |
| Births less deathsOver the five full years to July 2025. | +64,250 | +79,508 |
| Moves from abroadNet international migration, as the Bureau estimates it. | +206,929 | +222,587 |
| Moves from other statesNet domestic migration. | −29,143 | −24,858 |
| Median ageAmerican Community Survey, 2020–2024. | 39.0±0.1 | 38.3±0.1 |
| Median household incomeIn the dollars of the survey’s last year. | $93,170±$458 | $98,141±$414 |
| Below the poverty lineShare of the people whose poverty status is determined. | 9.9%±0.2% | 9.9%±0.2% |
| Born abroadShare of residents born outside the United States. | 13.1%±0.1% | 15.4%±0.1% |
Each on its own
Data retrieved
Sources
- Census Bureau population estimates — nation and states, with components of change — U.S. Census Bureau · U.S. Government work · retrieved September 25, 2026
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates — table-based Summary File · U.S. Government work