Quick Facts
CapitalRichmond
Largest CityVirginia Beach
Population7,459,827
Per Capita Income$32,295
NicknameThe Old Dominion
StatehoodJune 25, 1788
State BirdCardinal
State FlowerFlowering Dogwood
State TreeDogwood
State SongN/A
Geography
Land Area39,598 sq mi
Water Area3,171 sq mi
Total Area42,769 sq mi
RegionSoutheast
About Virginia
Virginia, known as the “The Old Dominion,” has a population of 7,459,827 and a per capita income of $32,295. The state capital is Richmond and the largest city is Virginia Beach. Virginia joined the Union on June 25, 1788 and covers 42,769 square miles across the Southeast region. Explore 83 cities and towns across Virginia with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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