Suffolk city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51800 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 98,796 | — | #629 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $92,666 | +23.3% | #258 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.7 years | -0.5% | #2,452 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $347,400 | +23.2% | #430 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,563 | +34.4% | #211 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | -25.4% | #664 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.6% of residents in Suffolk city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
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.