An analysis of Census Bureau data shows that D.C.-area expatriates are more likely to move to the western part of the state now than they were a dozen years ago.
Demographic trends
Analysis of Virginia’s demographic trends
Rural localities are trading populations: Lots of people are dying but lots of people are moving in, too.
Here are eight ways to visualize the new population estimates for Virginia.
Fairfax County and Virginia Beach lose population, but Danville gains for first time in decades
New population estimates show how migration is reshaping Virginia.
The people moving into rural Virginia since the pandemic make a lot more money than those who moved in before
Fifteen localities in Virginia saw the incomes of the post-pandemic newcomers rank 30% or more higher than the pre-pandemic newcomers.
Without immigration, Virginia would be losing population
ODU report shows that over the past three years, immigration has kept the state from slipping into the column of states with declining population.
Virginia’s population growth is driven mostly by immigration
New census data shows Virginia has bucked a decades-long demographic trend on domestic migration, but that’s not where most population growth in the state is coming from.
With more migration into rural areas, many counties are seeing an increase in younger adults
We’re seeing a demographic turnaround in many localities.
North Carolina’s mountain counties are seeing a big influx of affluent newcomers. Virginia’s aren’t. Why not?
The migration of high-dollar people to the mountains abruptly slows when you hit the Virginia state line.
Trump wants federal workers back in the office. However, many of them appear to have moved to rural Virginia.
His back-to-the-office plan could have economic implications far beyond the Washington metro area.
New census data shows a switch: More people are now moving into Virginia than out
Gov. Glenn Youngkin says this data shows his policies are working. He’s made reversing out-migration a top priority.


