Suffolk city, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51800 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 98,796 #629 / 3,222
81th
Median Household Income $92,666 +23.3% #258 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 38.7 years -0.5% #2,452 / 3,222
24th
Median Home Value $347,400 +23.2% #430 / 3,222
87th
Median Gross Rent $1,563 +34.4% #211 / 3,222
93th
Poverty Rate 9.4% -25.4% #664 / 3,222
79th

Demographics

Suffolk city has a population of 98,796, making it the #629 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.6%
Native Born
4.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Suffolk city is $92,666, ranking #258 out of 3,222 counties — 23.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Median Household Income
$92,666 +23.3% vs nat'l
Rank #258 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,819 +11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #364 of 3,222
89th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.4% −25.4% vs nat'l
Rank #664 of 3,222
79th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,762 of 3,222
45th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.3% −1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #553 of 3,222
83th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.3 min +20.7% vs nat'l
Rank #448 of 3,222
86th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Suffolk city is $347,400 (+23.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,563/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.7%.

Median Home Value
$347,400 +23.2% vs nat'l
Rank #430 of 3,222
87th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,563 +34.4% vs nat'l
Rank #211 of 3,222
93th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.7% +9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,206 of 3,222
32th percentile
70.7% Homeownership

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Health

93.6% of residents in Suffolk city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.

93.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.6% +2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,200 of 3,222
63th percentile

About Suffolk city, Virginia

Suffolk city, Virginia has a total population of 98,796, making it the 629th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Suffolk city is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Suffolk city is $92,666, which ranks #258 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Suffolk city is $347,400, 23.2% above the national median. Renters in Suffolk city pay a median gross rent of $1,563 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Suffolk city, 33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.3 min.

Suffolk city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (41.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%).

All data for Suffolk 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.