Good governance and resilience in every Virginia community

Virginia’s population reached 8.88 million as of July 1, 2025, an increase of more than 248,000 residents since the 2020 Census. Virginia remains the 12th most populous state and ranked 11th nationally in numeric population growth during this period.

This report examines in detail the characteristics of Virginia’s dairy industry and the contributions that the industry makes to the state economy.

A white paper regarding data centers and their economic and energy impacts in the Great Lakes region, carried out by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and supported by the Joyce Foundation.

A study detailing the local, regional, and statewide economic impact of the University of Virginia.