An overview of Hampton Roads

Hampton Roads is Virginia’s second most populated region, with nearly 1.8 million residents in 17 localities, including Virginia Beach — the state’s largest city by population with about 450,000 residents. More than 120,000 active-duty and reserve members of the military, as well as civilian personnel, work at nine installations representing five branches. The Port of Virginia is the third-largest container port on the East Coast, with 14.1% of its market share. The region also has 11 community colleges and four-year colleges and universities, as well as a major tourism industry in recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Median household income: $64,648

Unemployment rate: 3.1%

Labor force participation rate: 64.4%

Average commute time: 24.4 minutes

Civilian labor force: 860,106

Population: 77 million

Population 20-24: 23%

Male vs. female ratio: 49% to 51%

Median age: 37.1

Population with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 32.8%

Sources:

1. U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 estimate of the resident population

2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 annual average, seasonally adjusted

3. Esri Business Analyst Online

Note: Population figure includes Hampton Roads MSA, including Currituck and Gates counties in North Carolina.

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