Demographics
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Ranked as the eighth-largest metro area in the southeast U.S. and the second-largest metro area between Atlanta and Washington, D.C., Hampton Roads is home to 1.6 million citizens. Because of the large military presence in our area, this workforce is better educated than most, especially in highly skilled specialties. This talent pool replenishes itself with 13,000 new personnel who complete their active duty annually. In addition, there are over 30,000 military spouses in the area available for employment.
Hampton Roads Metro Area (Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA)
Population
| Total Population | 1,671,683 |
| Male | 48.9% |
| Female | 51.1% |
| Median Age | 34.5 |
| Number of Households | 624,905 |
| Average Household Income | $70,589 |
| Population Growth, 2000-2009: | 6.2% |
Sources: U.S. Census 2010 Redistricting Data; U.S. Census Bureau 2005-2009 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates
Labor Force
| Civilian Labor Force | 834,668 |
| Employment | 773,923 |
| Unemployment | 60,745 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Virginia Employment Commission, September 2011
