Newport News city, VA

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    2024 Population
    184,216
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    34.4
    0.585% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.5%
    4.34% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $69,634
    4.37% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $260,600
    7.11% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    84,458
    0.0107% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Newport News city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.7% of the residents in Newport News city, VA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Newport News City, VA are Christopher Newport University (1,182 degrees awarded in 2024), Christopher Newport University (1,182 degrees), and Centura College-Newport News (189 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Newport News city, VA was $260,600, and the homeownership rate was 48.2%.

    Most people in Newport News city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Newport News city, VA was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: Sunset at the end of my street in Newport News, Virginia - over looking the James River.
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    United StatesVirginiaVirginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC

    Population & Diversity

    Newport News city, VA is home to a population of 184k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.63% of Newport News city, VA residents were born outside of the country (14.1k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.03 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.7k people) in Newport News city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 72.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 9.37k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.7% of Newport News city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Newport News city, VA was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newport News city, VA
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      74.7k ± 853
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      72.3k ± 560
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      9.37k ± 987
    10.8%
    Hispanic Population
    19.9k people

    In 2024, there were 1.03 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.7k people) in Newport News city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 72.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 9.37k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.8% of the people in Newport News city, VA are hispanic (19.9k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Newport News city, VA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.63%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    14.1k people
    8.06%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    14.9k people

    As of 2024, 7.63% of Newport News city, VA residents (14.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newport News city, VA was 8.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      7,171 ± 868
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,688 ± 496
    3. Vietnam
      3,285 ± 366

    Newport News city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.7% of the population of Newport News city, VA has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 8.5% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 7.18% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Newport News County, VA see 1,758 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,758 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1262 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 450 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,758 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Newport News County, VA

    Primary care physicians in Newport News County, VA see an average of 1,758 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,758 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    8.27%
    Uninsured
    40%
    Employer Coverage
    20.8%
    Medicaid
    8.5%
    Medicare
    15.2%
    Non-Group
    7.18%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newport News city, VA declined by 4.9% from 8.69% to 8.27%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newport News city, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.9 in Newport News city, VA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.6% in Newport News city, VA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.12% in Newport News city, VA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Newport News city, VA employs 84.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Newport News city, VA were Manufacturing (12,035 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,564 people), and Retail Trade (9,101 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,224), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,313), and Public Administration ($67,138).

    Employment

    Occupations

    84.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,510
    −0.0107%
    1 Year decline
    ± 4.23%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Newport News city, VA declined at a rate of −0.0107%, from 84.5k employees to 84.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newport News city, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,520 people), Management Occupations (7,655 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,457 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newport News city, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    84.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,510
    −0.0107%
    1 Year decline
    ± 4.23%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Newport News city, VA declined at a rate of −0.0107%, from 84.5k employees to 84.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newport News city, VA, are Manufacturing (12,035 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,564 people), and Retail Trade (9,101 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newport News city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Newport News city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,183
    Median earning men ± $1,974
    $38,240
    Median earning women ± $1,584

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($81,985), Manufacturing ($69,240), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,484).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($53,620), Wholesale Trade ($49,760), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,401).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 294
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 236
      Retail Trade
    3. 194
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $2.31M
      Manufacturing
    2. $998k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $772k
      Management of Companies and Enterprises

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Newport News city, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.905%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Newport News city, VA awarded 1,575 degrees. The student population of Newport News city, VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,244 male students and 2,887 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Newport News city, VA are White (1,034 and 65.8%), Black or African American (270 and 17.2%), Hispanic or Latino (105 and 6.68%), and Two or More Races (80 and 5.09%).

    The largest universities in Newport News city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Christopher Newport University (1,182 and 75%), Christopher Newport University (1,182 and 75%), and Centura College-Newport News (189 and 12%).

    The most popular majors in Newport News City, VA are General Psychology (159 and 10.1%), General Business Administration & Management (148 and 9.4%), and General Biological Sciences (133 and 8.44%).

    The median tuition costs are $14,000 for private four year colleges, and $10,288 and $24,238 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Newport News city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,131 (43.7% men and 56.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 5,131 students enrolled in Newport News city, VA, 43.7% men and 56.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,289 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      159 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      148 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      133 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Newport News City, VA was General Psychology with 159 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Newport News City, VA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Christopher Newport University
      1,182 degrees awarded
    2. Christopher Newport University
      1,182 degrees awarded
    3. Centura College-Newport News
      189 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Christopher Newport University with 1,182 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 633 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newport News city, VA, which is 0.672 times less than the 942 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,034 degrees mean that there were 3.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 270 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($16,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($6,540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($3,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Newport News city, VA was $260,600 in 2024, which is 0.783 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $243,300 to $260,600, a 7.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Newport News city, VA is 48.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Newport News city, VA have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newport News city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 18.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newport News city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.72%.

    Housing

    Property

    $260,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,844
    $36,655
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,473

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newport News city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    48.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 48.2% of the housing units in Newport News city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.1%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $69,634
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,426
    76.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,360

    In 2024, the median household income of the 76.1k households in Newport News city, VA grew to $69,634 from the previous year's value of $66,718.

    The following chart displays the households in Newport News city, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Newport News city, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.2%)
    3. Carpooled (8.74%)

    In 2024, 74% of workers in Newport News city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.74%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Newport News city, VA have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Newport News city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Newport News city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newport News city, VA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 18.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newport News city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.72%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newport News city, VA (25.7k out of 177k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newport News city, VA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 22.5% of the children was living in poverty in Newport News city, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 456 in Newport News city, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 71.3% per 100,000 population.

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