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11 -- Virginia is home to eleven recognized Native American tribes.
51.1% of people living in Virginia were born in another place.
1 in 5 Virginians are of African ancestry.
As a result of our nation's participation in global affairs, Virginia's population has become increasingly diverse -- creating new definitions of what it means to be a Virginian. What has remained constant is Virginia's setting as a crossroads, where diverse cultures interact. Whether you are native born, a transplant from another state, or an immigrant from another country, you are part of that continuing story.
11.1% of Virginians speak a language other than English.
2.7% of Virginians claim multiple ethnicities. |