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Suffolk

Virginia · 94,324 residents · 399.167 sq mi
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Suffolk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,899. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94,324
+48%since 2000
from 63,677 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
236 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K61K75K89K103K1990201020202024Suffolk
202499K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,899
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,115 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,613
+105%since 2000
from $18,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+31%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(33,940)
Black43.2%(27,524)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(809)
Asian0.8%(487)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(40,991)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(43,837)
Black41.6%(39,194)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(4,252)
Asian1.8%(1,672)
Other3.8%(3,581)
Diversity Score74%(69,829)
Segregation Score35.8%(33,726)
Diversity Score
74
+15%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Suffolk, Virginia?

Suffolk, Virginia has about 94,324 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Suffolk, Virginia?

The typical household in Suffolk, Virginia earns about $79,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Suffolk, Virginia expensive?

In Suffolk, Virginia, the median home is worth about $265,600, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in Suffolk, Virginia?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Suffolk, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Suffolk, Virginia?

About 9.2% of people in Suffolk, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Suffolk, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Suffolk, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,183 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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