VI

Virgin Islands

FIPS 78 · Pop. 87,146
7 Sources Jun 07, 2026
87,146 ▼
Population
334,922,499 U.S.
$40,408
Median Income
$80,734 national
$4.7B ▼
GDP
9.7%
Unemployment
5.2% national
Data / United States / Virgin Islands
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Demographics & Population

U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
Median Household
$40,408
Per Capita
$26,897
Mean Household
$57,599
Poverty Rate ⓘ
22.8%

Age & Race / Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · 15-19 band apportioned · Median Age: 46
65+: 21.3% (18,541 residents) 55-64: 15.6% (13,593 residents) 35-54: 25.9% (22,563 residents) 18-34: 17.6% (15,361 residents) Under 18: 19.6% (17,088 residents) 46 Median Age
Cohorts
Under 18 · 19.6%
18-34 · 17.6%
35-54 · 25.9%
55-64 · 15.6%
65+ · 21.3%
Race & Ethnicity
White13.3%
Black or African American71.4%
Asian1.0%
Hispanic or Latino(any race)18.4%
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnic category and overlaps with the race categories above.

Educational Attainment

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · Population 25+
78.3%
High School+
National: 89.6%
▼ 11.3 pts
22.3%
Bachelor's+
National: 35.7%
▼ 13.4 pts
8.6%
Graduate+
National: 14.1%
▼ 5.5 pts

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
87,146
Population
39,416
Labor Force
Employed
35,610
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
Mean Commute 9 min below national avg
17.7 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
4.7%
Virgin Islands's median household income sits 50% below the national median. At 22.8%, its poverty rate runs 10.3 pts above the ~12.5% national level, relevant for federal funding eligibility narratives. Bachelor's-or-higher attainment of 22.3% trails the national average of 35.7%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile). Island areas are not covered by the annual American Community Survey; figures are from the 2020 Census.
Key Takeaways
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Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis

$4.7B
Gross Domestic Product · 2022
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis · GDP for the U.S. Territories (nominal levels)
$0
Per Capita Income

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2025 Annual
IndustryEmployment% of Top SectorsAvg Wage
1Accommodation and Food Services		 6,014 29.7%
$39,050
2Retail Trade		 4,531 22.4%
$35,482
3Construction		 1,825 9.0%
$68,054
4Health Care and Social Assistance		 1,571 7.8%
$48,190
5Administrative and Support and Waste Management		 1,384 6.8%
$37,885
6Transportation and Warehousing		 1,283 6.3%
$43,990
7Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services		 986 4.9%
$80,333
8Wholesale Trade		 896 4.4%
$41,771
9Other Services (except Public Administration)		 889 4.4%
$40,647
10Real Estate and Rental and Leasing		 860 4.2%
$49,972
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Generated from BLS QCEW + BEA Regional GDP.

Industry Concentration

Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.

Concentrated Industries
Source: BLS QCEW · 3-digit NAICS sub-sector · Location Quotient vs. national employment share
Same source as the Top Industries table above, sub-sector view surfaces specialization the supersector view masks.
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
31.76x
211
Water Transportation
19.76x
298
Accommodation
7.21x
3,041
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
3.33x
240
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
3.10x
778
Rental and Leasing Services
2.70x
339
Building Material and Garden Supply Retailers
2.18x
656
Telecommunications
2.17x
283
Support Activities for Transportation
2.14x
385
Construction of Buildings
2.03x
830

Attraction Opportunities - Below-Average Industries

LQ < 0.5, below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: BLS QCEW · 3-digit NAICS sub-sector
0.06x
Food Manufacturing
24 employed
0.12x
Management of Companies and Enterprises
66 employed
0.19x
Social Assistance
205 employed
0.21x
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
160 employed
0.30x
Utilities
40 employed
0.34x
Textile Product Mills
7 employed
0.39x
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
224 employed
0.42x
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
986 employed
Key Takeaways
Generated from BLS QCEW sub-sector Location Quotients.
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Industry Employment Composition
Virgin Islands's Top Sectors by Workforce Share
Each rectangle's area is proportional to that sector's share of the top private supersectors. Hover for exact employment.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2025 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

2020 Census of Island Areas

Housing Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (housing)
$290,558
Median Home Value
$926
Rent/Mo
47.8%
Owner-Occ
30.8%
Vacancy
7.2x
Home Value to Income Ratio - Stretched
vs. ~4.1x national average
Key Takeaways
Generated from the 2020 Census of Island Areas Demographic Profile.

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Labor Market Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (employment)
51,517
Working Age (18-64)
Labor force participation rate: 76.5% of working-age population (18-64) 76% Participation
Mean Commute
17.7 min
Work From Home
4.7%

Education & Talent Pipeline

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · College Scorecard
Bachelor's+
22.3%
HS Diploma+
78.3%
Top Institutions
Degrees, certificates, and other credentials awarded last academic year (College Scorecard).
University of the Virgin Islands 269/yr

Aging Workforce

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile, derived from age & labor force
26.4%
55+ of working-age population (18-64)
Elevated retirement risk, above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

Workforce by Occupation

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (occupation) · Civilian employed population 16+
Management / Professional
31.0%
Service
22.6%
Sales & Office
20.4%
Construction / Maint.
15.2%
Production / Transport
10.9%
Bars scaled 2× for visual differentiation; percentage labels show actual share of 35,610 employed workers.
Key Takeaways
Generated from the 2020 Census of Island Areas Demographic Profile.

District Profiles

3 districts in the U.S. Virgin Islands

St. Croix Island FIPS 78010 St. John Island FIPS 78020 St. Thomas Island FIPS 78030

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Virgin Islands shows strong potential for scenic and sightseeing transportation attraction, with a 31.76x concentration and 211 jobs in this sub-sector. Near-term succession risk is elevated, with 26.4% of the working-age population within 10 years of retirement age.

Cluster depth across scenic and sightseeing transportation, water transportation, and accommodation creates supply-chain attraction leverage, a structural advantage for industrial recruitment.

Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Median Income
$40,408
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GDP
$4.7B
Unemployment
9.7%
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Top Employers by Sector
Accommodation and Food Services
6,014
Retail Trade
4,531
Construction
1,825
Health Care and Social Assistance
1,571
Administrative and Support and Waste Management
1,384
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2020 Census of Island Areas2020
BLS QCEW2025
BEA Regional GDP2024
Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
USAspending.govFY2026