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Newport News

Virginia · 186,247 residents · 68.996 sq mi
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Newport News has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,700. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
186,247
+3%since 2000
from 180,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,699 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+7%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
168K175K181K188K195K1990201020202024Newport News
2024184K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,511
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,670
+89%since 2000
from $17,843 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
53.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(71,250)
Black41.3%(76,870)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(19,288)
Asian3.3%(6,230)
Other5.3%(9,901)
Diversity Score82.3%(153,371)
Diversity Score
82
+19%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport News, Virginia?

Newport News, Virginia has about 186,247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newport News, Virginia earns about $54,511 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 $194,700, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Newport News, Virginia?

About 28.0% 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 14.8% 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 16,202 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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