Maps

Age is 17 years and older for all maps using Veteran Population Projection model (VetPop) 2016 unless otherwise stated.

This map shows the number of Veterans who live in each state. Data used in this map are from the Veteran Population Projection Model (VetPop) 2016 and are current as of 9/30/2018.

This map shows the number of Veterans who live in each Congressional District. Data used in this map are from VetPop 2016 and are current as of 9/30/2018.

Organized by state, these maps depict the Veteran population using VetPop 2016 data as of 9/30/2016 and VA facilities using Veterans Affairs Site Tracking (VAST) data as of FY16Q1.

This map shows the number of Veterans who live in each county. Data used in this map are from VetPop 2016 and are current as of 9/30/2018.

This map shows the number of Veterans age 65 years and older who live in each state. Data used in this map are from VetPop 2016 and are current as of 9/30/2018.

This map shows the number of Veterans under 25 years old who live in each state. Data used in this map are from VetPop 2016 and are current as of 9/30/2018.

These state web applications show the percentage of Veterans utilizing VA benefits and services. Data used in these maps are from U.S. Veterans Eligibility Trends and Statistics, 2015.

This map shows the percent change in Veteran population by state from 2000 to 2016. Data used in this map are from the Veteran Population Projection Model (VetPop) 2016 and are current as of 9/30/2018.

This map shows the percent of Veterans 65 years and older who live in each state. Data used in this map are from VetPop 2016 and are current as of 9/30/2018.

This map shows the percent of Veterans under 25 years old who live in each state. Data used in this map are from VetPop 2016 and are current as of 9/30/2018.

This map shows the percent of World War II Veterans who live in each state. Data used in this map are from VetPop 2016 and are current as of 9/30/2018.

This map shows the percent of Veteran Population by Congressional District from 2018 to 2028. Data used in this map are from VetPop 2016 and are current as of 9/30/2018.

This map is the first time that VA has identified Veteran Households with children at the county level.

This map shows Federal health care facilities from the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs for the United States, Philippines, and select island areas. Data used in this map are as of 9/30/2010.

As of 03/31/2021 - Includes Veterans Health Administration: Medical Centers (VAMC), Community - Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), Community Living Centers (CLC), Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (DRRTP), Vet Centers (VCTR). Veterans Benefits Administration: Regional Offices (RO). National Cemetery Administration: National and State Cemeteries.
VA released Mortality Rates and Life Expectancy of Veterans 1980 to 2017 The report contains Veterans' mortality rate and life expectancy by age, gender, education, income, and period of service from 1990 to 2017 using USVETS2018, and a comparison to the U.S. population. September 30,2021
VA released VA Data Strategywhich supports the Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Plan by providing the overarching vision, goals, and sub-goals to transform the Department into a data-centric enterprise. This data strategy empowers VA employees at all levels of the organization to treat data as a strategic asset to improve the services and benefits delivered to our Nation's Veterans. March 23, 2021
VA released Percent Change in Veteran Population by State from 2000 to 2020The Department of Veterans Affairs provides official estimates and projections of the Veteran population using the Veteran Population Projection Model (VetPop). Based on the available information through September 30, 2018, the latest model VetPop2018 projected a steady decrease in the Veteran population over the next 30 years. The “Percent Change in Veteran Population” data table shows the change in the Veteran population from 2000 to 2020 by state. During this period, the average decrease in the Veteran population is 25% at the state level. March 12, 2021
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