Portsmouth city, Virginia

Total Population: 97,299

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Median Home Value

$229,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,972

Across all households

Median Age

35.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)51.2%
White (Non-Hispanic)35.9%
Two or More Races5.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.2%

65 Years and Over

15.2%

Male

48.0%

Female

52.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

6.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,972

Mean Household Income

$77,280

Per Capita Income

$32,915

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$229,400

Median Rent

$1,266/mo

Total Housing Units

43,233

Owner-Occupied

56.9%

Renter-Occupied

43.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Married Couple Households

33.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

38.0%

Average Household Size

2.38

Broadband Internet Access

87.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51740.