Posts Tagged Population Numbers
Seniors to Outnumber Children, Although Virginia Lags National Trend
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 21, 2019
The senior population in Virginia is about to experience a boom. Michael Pope explains why that’s important.
New Data Shows Several Shrinking Localities Across Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 15, 2019
Danville is one locality that could see a significant population decline over the next couple of decades. That’s according to some new data from UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center. (Credit: Miguel Gereda / Creative Commons)
Many parts of Virginia are declining in population, a trend that’s only expected to increase in the coming years. Michael Pope has this forecast.
Foreign-Born Population in Virginia: More Educated, Fewer Earnings
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 27, 2019
Virginia’s foreign-born population is skyrocketing, although the state’s approach to that segment of its population may be lagging behind. Michael Pope reports.
New Census Data Suggests Southwest Virginia is Continuing to Shrink
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 22, 2019
New Census data shows Tazewell County has lost 10% of its population over the last decade. (Credit: visittazewellcounty.org)
New numbers from the Census show Northern Virginia continues to add population. But, the new numbers also show a slow and steady decline in Southwest Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
What Will Virginia’s Population Look Like in 2040?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 11, 2019
Credit: MBandman / Creative Commons
Virginia is running up against two demographic trends that might be unwelcome news. Michael Pope explains the changes.
Census Data Shows Growth in Virginia’s Asian Population
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 30, 2018
Sang Yi is one of two new City Councilors in Fairfax born in South Korea. (Credit: Republican Party of Virginia)
New numbers from the Census show an important shift in Virginia, one that might surprise you. Michael Pope has details.
New Data Shows That Declining Populations May Not Be All Bad for Virginia’s Rural Counties
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 20, 2018
U.S. Route 250 in Highland County (Credit: Creative Commons)
New numbers from the census bureau show that rural parts of the state are losing population. But that isn’t necessarily a problem. Michael Pope explains.
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