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8,683,619 Population
34.37% Diverse Audience
8,683,619
As of July 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates Virginia’s population at 8,683,619 – an increase of 26,254 residents compared to July 2021 estimates. Jan 2, 2023
Woman Population
There are more women than men in Virginia.
The total population of Virginia is estimated at 8,326,289 people with 4,095,244 male and 4,231,045 female.
There are 135,801 more women than men in the state, which is 1.63% of the total population.
The Virginia Gender Ratio is 97 men to 100 women (97:100) or 0.97.
Virginia’s gender ratio is equal to the national average of 97 men to 100 women (97:100) or 0.97.
Black Population
Black population in Virginia are 1,605,447, percentage wise 19.19 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Virginia, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Virginia are 520,119, percentage wise 6.22 percent are asians, out of these 131,199 are Asian Indians, 75,301 are Chinese, 72,676 are Filipinos, 12,147 are Japanese, 72,115 are Korean, 59,838 are Vietnamese and 96,843 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Native American Population
American Indian and Alaska Native are 22,499, 3,429 are Cherokee tribals, 392 are Chippewa tribal and 343 are Navajo and 444 are Sioux tribals. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander are 5,469, out of these 1,436 are Native Hawaiian, 2,011 are Guamanian.Chamorro, 1,124 are Samoan.
Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce
is Here for You!Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce is a Social Enterprise uniting the community, merchants, and Virginia legislators across the state in driving socioeconomic growth and social equity.
We focus on underserved communities to include the
Virginia region counties of Alleghany, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe, and the cities of Bristol, Covington, Galax, Norton, Radford and Roanoke.
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Virginia Diverse Chamber Ambassadorship
Virginia Diverse Chamber Leadership
Supporting Community, Commerce and Government in Creating Positive Impact!
Supporting Community, Commerce and Government in Creating a Positive Impact in Virginia.
Chamber Community Partners
Our mission is to serve as an support and advocate of the diverse, Black-owned, Hispanic-owned, Asian-owned, LBGTQ+IA owned, Veteran-owned and Women-owned small business community, promoting and assisting in procurement opportunities, business development strategy, increasing operating capacity and other economic assets while striving to ensure economic fairness for all.
Leadership Advisory Board
Andrew Grider
Mentor Protege Programs
Brian Townsend
Financial Programs Support
Carl Knoblock
Small Business Programs
Charles DeBow
Leadership Advisor
Charles Whiting
Small Business Advocate
Cherud Wilkerson
Banking Engagement Advocate
Dale Trott
Chamber Insurance Programs
Douglas Phason
Supplier Diversity Advocate
Dr. Antoinette Vinciguerra
Community Engagement Liaison
Dr. Charnika Elliott
Education Liasion
Eric Sparrow Jr.
Vice President - Executive Committee
Eugene Cornelius
Policy Advisor
James Lewis
Government / Legislative Affairs Liaison
Jarrod Elwell
Community Development Advisor
Jessica & Peter Flood
Brand Strategist and Marketing
Kimberly Griffin
Certification Specialist
Lamarr Thompson
Esports Program Coordinator
Langston McFadden Esq
Legal Affairs
Lauren Burke
Media Communications
Lauren Thomas
Community Engagement
Lily Jumir
Corporate Affairs/Latinx Development
Lisa Wood
Government Procurement Advocate
Lorenzo "Zo" Armani
Financial Community Engagement
Mark Robinson
Education/Financial Literacy Programs
Meredith Spies
Marketing Strategies
Michael Anderson
Public Relations Officer
Nijel Gamble
Mass Media Communications
Peter Gibbs
Coordinator of Surety and Mentoring
Reverend Kevin McNeil
Clergy Faith-Based Community Liaison
Rod Thompson
Construction/Housing Development
Sherman P. Lea
Legislative Liaison
Som To
Corporate and Community Advocate
Stephanie Moon Reynolds
Leadership Administrative Programs
Stephon Williams
Leadership Programs
Sue Malone
Small Business Programs
Victor Jones M.Ed.
Education Career Development
Vivian Sanchez Jones
Latinx Affairs Advocate
Connect with a Diverse Community of Virginia Business Professionals
No, you don’t need to be a minority to attend events. No, you don’t need to be a minority to support the Chamber.
