CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newport News

Virginia · 180,150 residents · 68.996 sq mi

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Newport News has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,597. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $94,200.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 32.0

US median: 35.2

Less educated

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 15%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

180,150

+6%since 1990

from 170,045 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,611 / sq mi

+6%since 1990

from 2,465 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

32.0

+8%since 1990

from 29.5 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024184K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,597

+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $27,469 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,843

+40%since 1990

from $12,711 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

13.8%

−0.3 ptssince 1990

from 14.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$94,200

−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $84,400 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$559

−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $439 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

52.4%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 50.0% in 1990

47.6% rent

Afford Score

2.6

−16%since 1990

from 3.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black33.5%(56,982)

Hispanic / Latino2.7%(4,562)

Asian2.3%(3,981)

Diversity Score65%(110,456)

2000

White, non-Hispanic52%(93,624)

Black38.6%(69,538)

Hispanic / Latino4.2%(7,595)

Asian2.3%(4,112)

Diversity Score69.1%(124,479)

Diversity Score

+6%since 1990

from 65 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.9%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 18.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

84.5%

+5.2 ptssince 1990

from 79.3% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.5%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 5.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.8 min

−19%since 1990

from 18.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 180,150 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Newport News, Virginia earns about $36,597 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Newport News, Virginia?

About 19.9% 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 13.8% of people in Newport News, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport News, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport News, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,105 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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