Newport News city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51700 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 184,216 | — | #370 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,634 | -7.3% | #1,224 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.4 years | -11.6% | #3,011 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $260,600 | -7.6% | #836 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,339 | +15.1% | #376 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | +14.9% | #1,846 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Newport News city has a population of 184,216, making it the #370 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.4 years, which is 11.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Newport News city is $69,634, ranking #1,224 out of 3,222 counties — 7.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Newport News city is $260,600 (-7.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,339/mo and the homeownership rate is 48.2%.
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91.7% of residents in Newport News city have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% above the national rate.
About Newport News city, Virginia
Newport News city, Virginia has a total population of 184,216, making it the 370th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Newport News city is 34.4 years, which is 11.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Newport News city is $69,634, which ranks #1,224 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Newport News city is $260,600, 7.6% below the national median. Renters in Newport News city pay a median gross rent of $1,339 per month. The homeownership rate is 48.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Newport News city, 30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.7 min.
Newport News city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 40.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (39.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.8%).
All data for Newport News city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.