COUNTY · 2020 ACS

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

2024184K

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)

Segregation Score0%

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)

Segregation Score32.7%(60,964)

Diversity Score

+19%since 2000

from 69 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Segregation Score

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

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