United States Virgin Islands Population
The United States Virgin Islands, officially the Virgin Islands of the United States, is a group of Caribbean islands and an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States. The islands are part of the Virgin Islands archipelago and consist of the main islands of Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas, and 50 other surrounding minor islands and cays. As per the US Census 2020, the population of the US Virgin Islands in 2020 was 87,146 (87 thousand)
Estimated Population of U.S Virgin Islands in 2024 – 90 thousand
U.S Virgin Islands | 2020 Census |
Total Population | 87,146 |
Caribbean Rank | 16 |
Sovereignty | US territory |
Land Area | 350 sq. km (135 sq. mi) |
Area Rank | – |
Pop. Density | 298 people/sq. km |
Capital City | Charlotte Amalie |
Religion in U.S Virgin Islands
In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the predominant religion is Christianity (94.8%), with a majority of the population identifying as Roman Catholic or Protestant, including various denominations such as Anglican, Methodist, and Lutheran. The presence of Christianity in the islands can be traced back to the European colonial period, with missionary activities contributing to the establishment of churches and religious institutions. Additionally, there is a notable influence of Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Crucian spiritual traditions, such as the practice of obeah and other syncretic forms of spirituality that blend African, European, and indigenous elements.