U.S. Virgin Islands Population Overview (2026 Projection)
The United States Virgin Islands (USVI), officially the Virgin Islands of the United States, is a group of Caribbean islands and an unincorporated and organized U.S. territory. The archipelago consists of the main islands of Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas, along with 50 smaller islands and cays.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2020 was 87,146 (≈87 thousand). As of July 1, 2024, the estimated population is 90,000.
👉 Projected Population of U.S. Virgin Islands (2026): ~91,000
U.S. Virgin Islands Census Snapshot (2020)
| 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.