U.S. Virgin Islands Population

The population growth of the U.S. Virgin Islands has experienced significant fluctuations over the past several decades. After steady increases throughout much of the 20th century, the territory’s population peaked around 2010 at approximately 106,000 residents. Since then, the U.S. Virgin Islands has seen a notable decline, with the 2020 U.S. Census reporting a population of about 87,000—a decrease of nearly 18% over ten years. This decline has been attributed to factors such as outmigration, economic challenges, and the devastating impact of hurricanes, particularly Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, which led many residents to relocate to the U.S. mainland. As a result, the territory faces ongoing demographic challenges, including an aging population and a shrinking workforce.

Data from US Census International Database