A deep blue field contains the seal of Virginia with the Latin motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis" - "Thus Always to Tyrants". Adopted in 1776. The two figures are acting out the meaning of the motto. Both are dressed as warriors. The woman, Virtue, represents Virginia. The man holding a scourge and chain shows that he is a tyrant. His fallen crown is nearby.

Population, 2006 estimate 7,642,884, White persons 73.6%, Black persons 19.9%, American Indian and Alaska Native persons 0.3%, Asian persons 4.6%, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%, Persons reporting two or more races 1.6%, Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin 6.0%.