Population of U.S. Virgin Islands

As of May 2026, the population of U.S. Virgin Islands is 96.7 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 761 in the last year, representing a decline of 0.77%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 41.5 years in 2016 to 43.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 76.7 years and population density is 275.9 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of U.S. Virgin Islands peaked in 1965, reaching around 7.32% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.79% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 3.82 thousand in 1971 to nearly -761 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In U.S. Virgin Islands, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 72.8 years in 2006 to 76.7 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in U.S. Virgin Islands

The cities of U.S. Virgin Islands are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 80.7 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Saint Croix, Saint Croix Island, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 50.6 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island with 20 thousand and Tutu, Saint Thomas Island with 5.5 thousand.

These are the 8 most populous cities in U.S. Virgin Islands: