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Senior Data: Virginia

1,410,160 seniors call Virginia home — 16.3% of the population.

Virginia has the largest senior population in the nation, with 148,515 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 38.8 years.

Seniors in Virginia have a median household income of $97,655. About 8.1% of seniors live below the poverty line. 30.6% report a disability.

Population 65+
1,410,160
75 and Older
567,568
85 and Older
148,515
Median Age
38.8
Median Income (65+)
$97,655
Poverty Rate (65+)
8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.

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Largest Counties by Senior Population

#CountySeniors 65+% of Pop
1Fairfax County166,29714.5%
2Virginia Beach city County70,24615.4%
3Chesterfield County58,39415.7%
4Henrico County55,31116.5%
5Prince William County52,70310.9%
6Loudoun County44,29110.4%
7Chesapeake city County35,36214.1%
8Richmond city County31,00813.6%
9Norfolk city County29,56012.6%
10Arlington County27,32111.6%

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