Population Data
The Demographics & Workforce Group produces population estimates, including the official estimates of total population for localities, that are used throughout the Commonwealth for decisionmaking and fund allocation. The population estimates are produced annually for each non-census year. The July 1, 2012 estimates are now available.
Population Estimates
for Virginia's Counties & Cities
July 1, 2012 Estimates for Virginia and its Counties and Cities
Data Table | PDF
Map the Table
Components of Change
Methodology
Annual Population Estimates for Previous Decades
1960-2010
1960-1970 • 1970-1980 • 1980-1990 • 1990-2000 • 2000-2010
Population Projections
The Cooper Center, under contract with the Virginia Employment Commission, has released its population projections for 2020, 2030 and 2040 for Virginia, its 134 localities and 22 Planning District Commissions, and total population projections for large towns. Please visit the population projections page.
School-Age Population Estimates
Please visit our new School-Age Population Estimates page
School Enrollment Projections
We currently produce school enrollment projections on a contract basis for school divisions and individual schools. Projections using the standard grade progression ratio method are $200 and will be delivered 10 business days from the date of request. Please contact Susan Clapp at 434-982-5690 for more information.
Fees for more comprehensive, customized studies will vary depending on the scale and complexity of the project. For more information about this kind of study, please contact Qian Cai at 434-982-5581.
Age & Sex Estimates
for Virginia's Counties & Cities
Produced by the United States Census Bureau
2010 Population by Age and Sex (Excel)
2011 Population by Age and Sex (Excel)
2011 Median Age by Sex and Locality(Excel)
Race and Hispanic Estimates
for Virginia's Counties & Cities
Produced by the United States Census Bureau
2011 Population by Race (Excel)
2011 Population by Hispanic Origin (Excel)
Town Population Estimates
Produced by the United States Census Bureau
Annual Estimates 2010-2011 (Excel)
Annual Estimates 2000-2009 (Excel)
Annual Estimates 1990-1999 (Excel)
Building Permits
The building permit files provide a picture of residential construction activity for each county and city in the state by month or year.