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Newport News city

183.1KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.58%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Newport News city has a population of 183,118 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Newport News city based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):9.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White44.1%80,755
Black or African American41.2%75,445
Hispanic or Latino9.9%18,129
Two or More Races8.3%15,199
Asian3.5%6,409
Some Other Race2.6%4,761
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%366
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%183

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Newport News city based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$63,355
15.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,135
5.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.7%
27.8% above national average
Median Age
34.1 years

Income & Poverty

$63,355Median Household Income
$36,135Per Capita Income
14.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$63,355$83,733
Families$77,483$94,602
Married-couple Families$77,483$86,781
Nonfamily Households$45,131$48,741

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Newport News city, Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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