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United States Virgin Islands population pyramid in 2020. This is a demography of the population of the United States Virgin Islands including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
Today, tourism is St. Croix's primary industries, accounting for 60% of the U.S. Virgin Islands' GDP. [55] [56] The island is a popular cruise port. In 2023–24, the cruise ship port at Frederiksted received 3–8 ships per month. [57] Additionally, hotels and resorts, restaurants and bars, and tours and activities bring in revenue. [58]
The easternmost point of the United States is Point Udall (U.S. Virgin Islands) on St. Croix. St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, lies to the south and has a flatter terrain because of its coral origin. The National Park Service manages more than half of St. John, nearly all of Hassel Island, and many acres of coral reef.
Rank Sub-district Per capita income (2010) Median household income (2010) 1 East End (Saint Croix) $38,165 $56,806 2 Water Island: $33,496 $47,917 3 Northside (Saint Thomas)
Today, there are still Jews living in the Islands. [5] The St. Thomas Synagogue built in 1833, is the second-oldest existing synagogue and longest in continuous use now under the American flag. The synagogue is associated with the Reform Judaism movement. There is also a synagogue Temple B'nai Or at Hermon Hill on St. Croix close to Christiansted.
Scale depiction of the 5 largest islands in the US, with some other significant islands This is a list of islands of the United States , as ordered by area. It includes most islands with an area greater than 20 square miles (approximately 52 km 2 ).
The territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie is located on the island. Of the three islands, St. Thomas is the second largest, with St. Croix being the largest, and St. John, the smallest. [4] As of the 2010 census, the population of Saint Thomas was 51,634, [5] about 48.5% of the total population of the United States Virgin Islands.
Charlotte Amalie Harbor, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The economy of the United States Virgin Islands is primarily dependent upon tourism, trade, and other services, accounting for nearly 60% of the Virgin Island's GDP and about half of total civilian employment. Close to two million tourists per year visit the islands. [1]