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2020 Census Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. 2020 Census Results The redistricting demographic data file, the first of two 2020 Census products, was released on August 12, 2021. This file contains population, race/ethnicity, age, housing units, and housing tenure data for counties, cities, and geographies as small as census blocks. The second product set will contain more detail demographic and housing characteristics data. Census Bureau National Data and Analysis As part of the August 12,2021 redistricting data release, the Census Bureau released data visualizations , America Counts stories , and videos to help illustrate and explain these data. ​ NVRC Regional Data and Analysis Northern Virginia Regional Commission plans to do extensive data analysis of the region. Results of the data analyses will be posted on this NOVA Region Dashboard website. Initial analysis of the population of the region is available by navigating to the people data . The NOVA Region dashboard will be continually updated over the coming months with new analysis and findings presented. Check back regularly! Data Release Timeline of 2020 Census RELEASED: August and September 2021 Redistricting demographic data released to the public. Includes online Data Explorer tool allowing the redistricting 2020 Census demographic data to be easily viewed and extracted using the Census Bureau's data dissemination tool, data.census.gov . UPCOMING: May 25, 2023 and September 2023 The Demographics and Housing Characteristics files for the 2020 Census will be released in phases in 2023. The files will contain the 2020 Census data that was not released with the redistricting data file, including characteristics of the population (i.e. age, sex), characteristics of households (i.e. household size, rent/own, families), and detailed race/ethnic breakdowns by place of origin, age, and other demographic characteristics. ​ On March 27, 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau announced a revised product release timeline for the final 2020 Census data products. ​ The Demographic Profile and Demographic and Housing Characteristics will be released on May 25, 2023. ​ The Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics file will be released in three phases, with the first one being the Detailed DHC-A scheduled for September 2023. The second one is the Detailed DHC-B and the third is the Supplemental DHC (S-DHC), both of which will have their scheduled release dates announced in May 2023. Privacy and Accuracy of 2020 Census Data For decades, the U.S. Census Bureau has used different techniques to protect individual privacy through their Disclosure Avoidance System (DAS). Differential Privacy (DP) is the latest technique. This technique was chosen because enhanced privacy protection is needed due to advances in technology that enable the ability to identify individuals when combined with other information. DP will impact data accuracy more than any other technique previously applied to decennial census results. DP will add random data (“noise”) to counts for geographic areas below the state level, to prevent identification of individuals. The amount of noise added to the data will be greater than any prior decennial census technique. ​ Since 2019, Northern Virginia jurisdictions, through the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC), have been participating in the U.S. Census Bureau’s DP demonstration data review and provided feedback to the U.S. Census Bureau, with the latest provided for the April 2021 round, the U.S. Census Bureau's final round of feedback. The following document is a brief overview of differential privacy and impacts it has on data quality. Click on the image to download. Download a copy of the differential privacy fact sheet (updated August 13, 2021)

Economic Impact of Coronavirus Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. Unemployment and Labor Force Information on the economic impact and recovery from the coronavirus pandemic in Northern Virginia are found in the Tracking Economic Impact/Recovery from COVID-19 document. The tracking document includes data and trends on the labor force and unemployment. The economic charts document is updated following the monthly release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Local Area Unemployment Statistics .​ ​ ​ *** T he March 24, 2023 Economic Track Report had significant data changes and improvements to the report. See the NVRC News Release f or details. *** ​ Economic Tracking Report Click on image for document Latest Version released: March 24, 2023 ​ Updates will occur within 3 business days after the following BLS scheduled release dates: April 5, 2023 (February 2023 data) May 3, 2023 (March 2023 data) May 31, 2023 (April 2023 data) June 28, 2023 (May 2023 data) State of the Region: Economic Recovery and Transformation from COVID-19 Pandemic Information on the state of the Northern Virginia region's economic recovery and the transformation from the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is found in the State of the Region July 2022 report. As society eases back to normalcy, people have been returning to the labor force, but – despite many people returning to the labor force and new entrants to the Northern Virginia labor force – there are currently not enough workers to meet the labor force demands across various industries in the region. The region’s labor force is significantly down from February 2020, there are a high number of job postings, and there is a low unemployment rate. The economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recovery has been uneven across industries and demographic groups in Northern Virginia. Understanding why the Northern Virginia region’s labor force has declined, why those people in Northern Virginia who left the labor force during the pandemic are not returning in full, and how to overcome a shortage of labor is critical to fostering an economy and community where residents and businesses can thrive. This report provides detailed information on these factors. Click on image for report Minority-Owned Businesses Minority-owned businesses have experienced heightened risk associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a complex effect on the region’s local economy and on the wellbeing of its minority-owned businesses. Northern Virginia is home to 128,000 minority-owned businesses, representing the community’s diverse fabric and entrepreneurship. The report on Supporting Northern Virginia's Minority-Owned Businesses was released on June 23, 2021. The report contains detailed information 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. The Northern Virginia Minority-Owned Working Group present this report. The group is composed of members from the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, the Prince William County Department of Economic Development, Arlington Economic Development, and the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership. ​ A report release webinar event was hosted on June 23, 2021 to highlight the report findings. The event also included other presentations, a fire side chat with leaders from across the region, and testimonies from minority business owners. For the video recording and details on the event see the NVRC demographic webinar series website . ​ Report: The report provides a Northern Virginia level of analysis on minority-owned businesses. Data Dashboard: The dashboard provides a summary of the report findings, interactive data charts, and more detailed information than that found in the report, including jurisdiction level data. ​ The dashboard will be updated on a quarterly basis by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Timeline of updates are found on the data dashboard. View Report and Data Dashboard Latest version released: June 8, 2022 Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Loans Small businesses have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a small business loan program enacted by Congress for relief from the COVID-19 pandemic's economic fallout. Loans were distributed from April 3, 2020 through August 8, 2020. Nationally it provided $525 billion in forgivable loans for firms to cover payroll and some operational costs. The PPP Loans Dashboard contains a report summarizing how Northern Virginia businesses, localities, and industries fared with the loan program. The analysis utilizes the PPP loan database released on December 2, 2020 by the Small Business Administration. Click on image to go to dashboard

Workforce Overall Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. Labor Force and Unemployment Information on the economic impact and recovery from the coronavirus pandemic in Northern Virginia are found in the Tracking Economic Impact/Recovery from COVID-19 document. The tracking document includes data and trends on the labor force and unemployment. The economic charts document is updated following the monthly release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Local Area Unemployment Statistics .​ ​ ​ *** T he March 24, 2023 Economic Track Report had significant data changes and improvements to the report. See the NVRC News Release f or details. *** ​ Economic Tracking Report Click on image for document Latest Version released: March 24, 2023 ​ Updates will occur within 3 business days after the following BLS scheduled release dates: April 5, 2023 (February 2023 data) May 3, 2023 (March 2023 data) May 31, 2023 (April 2023 data) June 28, 2023 (May 2023 data) State of the Region: Economic Recovery and Transformation from COVID-19 Pandemic Information on the state of the Northern Virginia region's economic recovery and the transformation from the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is found in the State of the Region July 2022 report. As society eases back to normalcy, people have been returning to the labor force, but – despite many people returning to the labor force and new entrants to the Northern Virginia labor force – there are currently not enough workers to meet the labor force demands across various industries in the region. The region’s labor force is significantly down from February 2020, there are a high number of job postings, and there is a low unemployment rate. The economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recovery has been uneven across industries and demographic groups in Northern Virginia. Understanding why the Northern Virginia region’s labor force has declined, why those people in Northern Virginia who left the labor force during the pandemic are not returning in full, and how to overcome a shortage of labor is critical to fostering an economy and community where residents and businesses can thrive. This report provides detailed information on these factors. Click on image for report Minority-Owned Businesses Minority-owned businesses have experienced heightened risk associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a complex effect on the region’s local economy and on the wellbeing of its minority-owned businesses. Northern Virginia is home to 128,000 minority-owned businesses, representing the community’s diverse fabric and entrepreneurship. The report on Supporting Northern Virginia's Minority-Owned Businesses was released on June 23, 2021. The report contains detailed information 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. The Northern Virginia Minority-Owned Working Group present this report. The group is composed of members from the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, the Prince William County Department of Economic Development, Arlington Economic Development, and the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership. ​ A report release webinar event was hosted on June 23, 2021 to highlight the report findings. The event also included other presentations, a fire side chat with leaders from across the region, and testimonies from minority business owners. For the video recording and details on the event see the NVRC demographic webinar series website . ​ Report: The report provides a Northern Virginia level of analysis on minority-owned businesses. Data Dashboard: The dashboard provides a summary of the report findings, interactive data charts, and more detailed information than that found in the report, including jurisdiction level data. ​ The dashboard will be updated on a quarterly basis by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Timeline of updates are found on the data dashboard. View Report and Data Dashboard Latest version released: June 8, 2022 Additional Northern Virginia Workforce Data Resources The NOVA Workforce Regional Overview dashboard provides additional Northern Virginia workforce information, including industry and occupation. This dashboard is provided courtesy of Northern Virginia Community College .

Northern Virginia Regional Commission NOVA Region Dashboard Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing, diverse communities in the United States. This dashboard is maintained by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and designed to provide basic information about our community, demographics, and the people who live and work here. The dashboard is best viewed on a desktop computer. If we can help you with your data needs, please give us a call at 703-642-0700 or send us an email . Home Reports/Resources 2020 Census Coronavirus People Education Economics

Coronavirus Demographics Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. Cases and Vaccine Demographics In addition to NVRC's coronavirus cases , t esting , and vaccine data for the Northern Virginia region, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) maintains dashboards containing health district and statewide information. VDH maintains a dashboard on case demographics. View VDH's Case and Vaccine Demographics Dashboards . ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Data Reports and Resources Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. Regional Fact Sheet Demographic and Economic Fact Sheet (Updated Mar. 24, 2023) Download PDF ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Regional Reports and Studies Economic ​ Monthly Report ​ Tracking Economic Impact/Recovery from COVID_19 Track numerous economic indicators, including labor force, unemployment, and industry sectors. For more information and to download the report see the Economics Overall - Workforce section of the NOVA Dashboard. ​ Special Report ​ State of the Region, Economic Recovery and Transformation from COVID-19 Pandemic - July 2022 A report on the state of the Northern Virginia region's economic recovery and the transformation from the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about the report and to download a copy of the study see the Economics Overall - Workforce section of the NOVA Dashboard. ​​ ​ Immigration ​ One Region: Welcoming New Americans to Northern Virginia - March 2020 Report and Dashboard A study of the economic impact of immigrants to the region. Access the report and dashboard. One Region Addendum - October 2020 Report and Dashboard A study of the economic impact of immigrants relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis response. Access the report and dashboard . ​ ​ Minority-Owned Businesses ​ Supporting Northern Virginia's Minority Owned Businesses - June 2021 Report and Dashboard 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. For information about the study and to download a copy of the study see the Economics Overall - Workforce section of the NOVA Dashboard. ​ ​ ​

Economically Disadvantaged Overall Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. Key Facts Economically Disadvantaged Overall While Northern Virginia is known for having communities with some of the highest median incomes in the United States, we must recognize that there are segments of the community in need of assistance that live in one of the most prosperous regions in the country. ​ Note: The 2020 ACS one-year estimates will not be released due to the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic on data collection and a lower response rate. The ACS collected only two-thirds of the responses it typically collects in a survey year. It did not meet the Census Bureau’s data quality standards. Therefore, 2019 ACS one-year estimates are the latest shown on our dashboard for the one-year estimates. Poverty The Northern Virginia region has some of the highest household incomes in the United States. However, there are persons in poverty in the region, and their needs must be recognized and addressed. The poverty rates of all counties and cities in Northern Virginia are shown in the following graphs. The poverty rate is the ratio of the number of persons in poverty divided by the number of persons for whom poverty status was determined. Not everyone had their poverty status determined so this figure will be less than the total population. Poverty Rate - Current 2016 to 2020 Five-Year Estimates Northern Virginia's poverty rate is 5.8%, compared to 10.0% for Virginia and 12.8% for the nation according to the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. All jurisdictions in the United States are included in the five-year American Community Survey estimates. Out of all 3,143 jurisdictions in the USA, two of the ten lowest poverty rates are located in the Northern Virginia localities of Falls Church (4th) and Loudoun County (9th). Loudoun County and Falls Church are also the number one and two ranked for median household income, respectively. However, there are persons in poverty in Loudoun, Falls Church, and the rest of the region, and their needs must be recognized and addressed. Poverty Rate - Current 2019 One-Year Estimates Those jurisdictions with a population of 65,000 or more are included in the one-year American Community Survey estimates, of which there are 829 jurisdictions. The poverty rate, for those jurisdictions in Northern Virginia with a population of 65,000 or more, is shown in this graph. All of Northern Virginia's largest jurisdictions have poverty rates lower than the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Out of the 829 jurisdictions with a population of 65,000 or more in the USA, one of the ten lowest poverty rates is located in the Northern Virginia locality of Loudoun County (3rd). Loudoun County is also the number one ranked for median household income. However, there are persons in poverty in Loudoun and the rest of the region and their needs must be recognized. Poverty Rate - Historic Compared to Current Five-Year Estimates Northern Virginia's poverty rate has experienced a similar pattern to the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States over time. From 1999 to the 2011-2015 period there was an increase in the percent of persons in poverty and then in the 2016-2020 period it dropped, but it was still above the lowest levels seen in 2000. Note, the American Community Survey is a survey with a small sample size. Areas with smaller populations, such as the cities of Northern Virginia, may have a larger margin of error in the data due to the survey sample size being small. This is less of an issue the larger the population. The margin of error is shown in the popup that is displayed when hovering over a bar in the bar charts. In addition to the margin of error, the accuracy of the American Community Survey data for an area can be gaged by evaluating the trend. If there is a large increase or decrease in the estimate from one time period to the next, and the margin of error is large and overlaps other periods, then the large change between time periods is likely due to statistical sampling error and the data should be used with caution. Poverty Rate - Historic Compared to Current One-Year Estimates The poverty rate trend, for the regions large jurisdictions (population of 65,000 or more), are shown in the following graph. Key Facts: Alexandria had been trending up from 2011 until it peaked in 2016. It has steadily decrease since 2016. Arlington had an increase in poverty from 2010 until it peaked in 2013. There was a downward trend since 2013, but in 2019, there was a large increase. However, the 2019 poverty rate is not statistically different than 2018 and the abnormally large increase likely due to statistical errors from the small survey size. Loudoun's poverty rate peaked in 2011 and is now at one of its lowest points since then. Prince William County's poverty rate was trending up from 2010 to its peak in 2016. It has since been lower and held steady at around 6%. Fairfax County has held pretty steady over time at around 6%, with all years being statistically similar when accounting for the margin of error. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Expenditures The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) expenditures in Northern Virginia are shown in this graph, including data through December 2022. Since 2006, the peak amount of expenditures was reached in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic downturn. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the world and its impact on the Northern Virginia region was significant from a health and economic stand point. In 2020, the SNAP expenditures for public and non-public combined were 10% higher than the 2013 prior peak.

Coronavirus Cases Dashboard Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. Background Information A dashboard is maintained by NVRC to track coronavirus cases data for the Northern Virginia region. Testing and vaccine data and dashboard are available from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). The coronavirus information found in the dashboards is sourced from VDH. ​ In addition to the regional information found on NVRC's dashboard, statewide information can be found on VDH's coronavirus website. Coronavirus Cases This dashboard contains coronavirus current case information and trend information for the Northern Virginia region and its health districts. The coronavirus information is sourced from the Virginia Department of Health. Track cases, deaths, and hospitalizations. Beginning, February 28, 2023, the dashboard will be updated once weekly on Tuesdays, generally between 11:30am and 2:00pm following the Virginia Department of Health's daily update. To Navigate the Dashboard Displayed Below Select the health data variable of interest: cases, deaths, or hospitalizations. Select the measure for the bar chart: cumulative, daily, or rate per 100,000. Select the health district of interest. The default is Northern Virginia, which is actually not a health district, but this option is provided for regional summarization of the region's health districts. Cases

Coronavirus Vaccine Dashboard Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. Background Information A dashboard is maintained by NVRC to track coronavirus cases data for the Northern Virginia region. Testing and vaccine data and dashboard are available from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). The coronavirus information found in the dashboards is sourced from VDH. ​ In addition to the regional information found on NVRC's dashboard, statewide information can be found on VDH's coronavirus website. Coronavirus Vaccine Administration This dashboard contains coronavirus vaccine administration information and trend information for the region and its health districts. The coronavirus information is sourced from the Virginia Department of Health. Track total doses administered, persons vaccinated with at least one dose, and persons fully vaccinate. February 23, 2023 NOTICE Beginning, February 23 , 2023, NVRC's Northern Virginia vaccine dashboard has been retired. NVRC's vaccine dashboard was retired due to Virginia Department of Health (VDH)'s online vaccine data sets lagging by a few weeks in their health records data. This lag in the VDH vaccine data sets is leading to inconsistent and outdated data when compared with the VDH D ashboard . Going forward, please refer to the VDH Dashboard to obtain vaccine data . The VDH vaccine dashboard contains data by county, but regional data summaries are unavailable .

Labor Force - Overall Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. Key Facts Labor Force - Overall Northern Virginia’s immigrant population is well-suited to maintaining and expanding the region’s labor force In Northern Virginia, immigrant entrepreneurs – those who work for their own businesses, incorporated or not – are making their mark locally. 2013 to 2017 Period Key Facts: ​ In Northern Virginia, less than two-thirds, or 61.6 percent of the U.S.-born population are of working age — between 16 and 64 years old — the range considered to be working age by the Department of Labor. Meanwhile, more than four out of five, or 83.9 percent of the immigrant population in the region are of working age. While immigrants make up 27.4 percent of the overall population, they make up 34.0 percent of the region’s working-age population. Northern Virginia has a high percentage of immigrants, 31.8 percent, working in STEM industries compared to 22.8 percent of immigrants overall in the United States. What are the top 3 industry sectors of the U.S. Born labor force? Source: 2013-2017 American Community Survey, 5-Year Sample, downloaded from IPUMS USA, University of Minnesota, www.ipums.org . 1. Professional Services (25.4%) ​ 2. Administration (14.7%) ​ 3. Education ( 9.6%) What are the top 3 industry sectors of the Foreign Born labor force? 1. Professional Services (20.7%) ​ 2. Entertainment, Arts, and Hospitality (12.1%) ​ 3. Construction (10.8%) Source: NAE analysis of the 2013-2017 American Community Survey,5-Year Sample, downloaded from IPUMS USA, University of Minnesota, www.ipums.org ; ITEP, “Who Pays?”; Congressional Budget Office; U.S. Social Security Administration.

Education Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. Key Facts Education Immigrants who settle in Northern Virginia are well educated and bring with them varying levels of work and educational experience 2013 to 2017 Period Key Facts: ​ 20.9 percent of immigrants had an advanced degree, either a master’s, professional or doctoral degree. 44.5 percent of immigrants in Northern Virginia age 25 and older had at least a bachelor’s degree. The proportion of immigrants with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Northern Virginia at 44.5 percent, is much higher than immigrants in the United States at 31.2 percent.

Coronavirus Vulnerable Populations Reports, maps, and charts are best viewed on a desktop or tablet. Social Vulnerability The U.S. Center for Disease Control's (CDC) 2018 Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) indicates the relative social vulnerability of every Virginia census tract. Social vulnerability is a measure of an area's resilience when confronted by disease outbreaks like the coronavirus (COVID-19) and stress on human nature such as natural or man-made disasters. The SVI can be used by governments and non-government entities to identify communities that may need support. Click on image to go to dashboard Senior Population The senior population has been one of the most vulnerable population in the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. The senior population data and maps are a resource for government and non-government entities to identify communities in Virginia and the Northern Virginia region that may need support. Click on image to go to dashboard Immigrant Population The Immigration Study Dashboard provides a report published on October 21, 2020 that details the role of immigrants in Northern Virginia during the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the impact that the pandemic has had on the immigrant community. ​​ The immigrant population is especially vulnerable to gaps in our social safety nets. Understanding this population in Northern Virginia helps better inform local leaders as they aim to implement inclusive emergency response policies. Click on image to download a copy of the report