Portsmouth city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51740 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97,190 | — | #635 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,491 | -19.5% | #2,042 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,897 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $246,900 | -12.4% | #915 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,300 | +11.8% | #423 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | +37.6% | #2,356 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Portsmouth city has a population of 97,190, making it the #635 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Portsmouth city is $60,491, ranking #2,042 out of 3,222 counties — 19.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Portsmouth city is $246,900 (-12.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,300/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.9%.
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92.6% of residents in Portsmouth city have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Portsmouth city, Virginia
Portsmouth city, Virginia has a total population of 97,190, making it the 635th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Portsmouth city is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Portsmouth city is $60,491, which ranks #2,042 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Portsmouth city is $246,900, 12.4% below the national median. Renters in Portsmouth city pay a median gross rent of $1,300 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Portsmouth city, 24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Portsmouth city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 50.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (35.4%) and Two or More Races (6.5%).
All data for Portsmouth 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.