Regional Fact Sheets
Demographic and Economic Highlights
Demographic and economic overview of
the region.
Last updated: Mar. 27, 2025
Monthly Report
Population
Change
Population change trends before and after the pandemic, including components of change:
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Domestic migration
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International migration
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Births/deaths
Last updated: Mar. 24, 2024
Annual Report
Federal Jobs
Overview of federal jobs in the region. How many jobs and where in the region do federal workers live and work.
Last updated: Feb. 21, 2025
Special Report
Regional Reports and Studies
Population and Households
State of the Region:
Shifting Migration Patterns -
Affordable Housing Needs
Slower population growth was occurring after the COVID-19 pandemic. This report examines the domestic migration volume and patterns underlying this, including the extent to which housing affordability, income, and age of persons are playing a role. Published January 2025.
Special Report
Economic
Economic
Tracking Report
A report tracking economic indicators, including labor force, employment, unemployment, and industry sectors.
*** This report has been migrated to an interactive dashboard as of 4/29/2025. The new interactive version includes not only Northern Virginia economic statistics, but also county and city level data. Click on the graphic above to navigate to the new dashboard.***
Monthly Report
Foreign Direct Investment
A report on foreign direct investment that uncovers the depths of economic engagement and activity that Northern Virginia has with the world. Published October 31, 2023.
Key highlights of the report are listed in a report infographic.
A corresponding map highlights the countries with direct economic contributions in Northern Virginia.
Special Report
State of the Region:
Economic Recovery and Transformation from COVID-19 Pandemic
A report on the state of the Northern Virginia region's economic recovery and the transformation from the COVID-19 pandemic. Published July 2022.
Special Report
Supporting Northern Virginia's
Minority Owned Businesses
A study on the minority-owned business community, how they were impacted by the pandemic, and recommendations for supporting them through the pandemic economic recovery and in the future beyond the pandemic. Published June 2021.
Special Report
Immigration
One Region:
Welcoming New Americans to
Northern Virginia
A study of the economic impact of immigrants to the region. Published March 2020.
Special Report
One Region:
Addendum
A study addendum to the original report that was published in March 2020. This addendum assessed the economic impact of immigrants relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis response. Published October 2020.