From the Census Bureau, Virginia's 2003 population is estimated to be 7,386,330 persons. 72% are White, and 20% are Black or African American persons. An average of 2.54 people live in each house. The Virginia's population grew 14.4% from 1990 to 2000. The largest cities are Virginia Beach with 425,257 persons, Norfolk is second with 234,403 persons, Chesapeake is third with 199,184, Richmond is fourth with 197,790 persons, Arlington is fifth with 189,453 persons, Newport News is sixth with 180,150 persons, Hampton is seventh with 146,437 persons, and eighth is Alexandra with 128,283 persons, and ninth is Portsmouth with 100,565 persons. |
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