CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newport News

Virginia · 170,045 residents · 68.996 sq mi

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Newport News has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,469. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $84,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 29.5

US median: 33.0

Average education

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

170,045

−6%vs 2000

vs 180,150 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,465 / sq mi

−6%vs 2000

vs 2,611 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

29.5

−8%vs 2000

vs 32.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024184K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,469

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,597 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,711

−29%vs 2000

vs $17,843 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

14.0%

+0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$84,400

+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $94,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$439

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $559 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

50.0%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 52.4% in 2000

50.0% rent

Afford Score

3.1

+19%vs 2000

vs 2.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic52%(93,624)

Black38.6%(69,538)

Hispanic / Latino4.2%(7,595)

Asian2.3%(4,112)

Other0%

Diversity Score69.1%(124,479)

1990

White, non-Hispanic62.7%(106,558)

Black33.5%(56,982)

Hispanic / Latino2.7%(4,562)

Asian2.3%(3,981)

Other1.5%(2,524)

Diversity Score65%(110,456)

Diversity Score

−6%vs 2000

vs 69 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.4%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.3%

−5.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.8%

−0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.2 min

+23%vs 2000

vs 14.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport News, Virginia?

Newport News, Virginia has about 170,045 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newport News, Virginia?

The typical household in Newport News, Virginia earns about $27,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport News, Virginia expensive?

In Newport News, Virginia, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Newport News, Virginia?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Newport News, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport News, Virginia?

About 14.0% of people in Newport News, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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