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.
Median Income (65+)
$97,655
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
| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
| 1 | Fairfax County | 166,297 | 14.5% |
| 2 | Virginia Beach city County | 70,246 | 15.4% |
| 3 | Chesterfield County | 58,394 | 15.7% |
| 4 | Henrico County | 55,311 | 16.5% |
| 5 | Prince William County | 52,703 | 10.9% |
| 6 | Loudoun County | 44,291 | 10.4% |
| 7 | Chesapeake city County | 35,362 | 14.1% |
| 8 | Richmond city County | 31,008 | 13.6% |
| 9 | Norfolk city County | 29,560 | 12.6% |
| 10 | Arlington County | 27,321 | 11.6% |
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