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People and Society

People and Society of Virgin Islands

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Virgin Islands.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Virgin Islander(s)
Ethnic Groups
black 78%, white 10%, other 12%
Population
109,775
Population in Major Urban Areas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE (capital) 60,000

Education

Literacy, schooling, and education culture.

Literacy Definition
NA

Religion

Religious affiliation by share of population.

  • Baptist42.0%
  • Roman Catholic34.0%
  • Episcopalian17.0%
  • other7.0%

Languages

Languages spoken, official status, and notes.

English (official), Spanish, Creole

  • Creole
  • English
  • Spanish