Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Virginia, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,332

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.6%7,385

Two or More

4.5%376

American Indian/Alaska Native

3.5%293

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%115

Asian

1.2%96

Black

0.7%57

Other

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%267

High School Diploma

29%1,739

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%547

Some College (1+ yr)

18.1%1,084

Associate's Degree

13.8%829

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%860

Master's Degree

5.1%307

Professional Degree

1.3%79

Doctorate

0.1%7

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

20.9%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$120,600

Median Renti

$792

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.3%2,423

Renter-Occupied

40.7%1,665

Total Units

5,001

Homeownership

59.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,720

Mean Household Incomei

$64,249

Per Capita Incomei

$32,274

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

3,581

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

651

Residentsi

837

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing275 homes98% occupied$387/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers184 homes86% occupied$328/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8193 homes84% occupied$385/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,720/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

77%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

18.9%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

4.1%

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19% of subsidized households are minority

32.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

599(9% of civilian adults)