States101
Virgin Islands
Population, Area, and Density
The population of Virgin Islands is 104,170 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. Virgin Islands is ranked number 54 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 98.2% below the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in Virgin Islands is 732.8 square miles. There state is 18.3% land and 81.7% water. The population density in Virgin Islands is 775.1 people per square mile (6th out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 104,170 people ÷ 134.4 sq mi
Population Density = 775.1 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,170 (54th out of 56) | 106,405 (54th out of 56) | 108,612 (54th out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 98.2% below avg | 98.1% below avg | 97.9% below avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 732.8 mi2 | 1,898 km2 | 469,005 acres | (53rd out of 56) |
| Land Area | 134.4 mi2 | 348 km2 | 85,993 acres | (18.3%) |
| Water Area | 598.5 mi2 | 1,550 km2 | 383,013 acres | (81.7%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 775.1 (6th out of 56) | 791.7 (6th out of 56) | 808.1 (6th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 78.2% above avg | 90.5% above avg | 102.9% above avg |