Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

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2019 Population

112,035

0.231% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

34.9

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

17%

3.27% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$53,000

3.05% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$178,300

0.558% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

50,933

0.78% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA had a population of 112k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $53,000. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA declined from 112,294 to 112,035, a −0.231% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,430 to $53,000, a 3.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (49.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (40.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.28%), White (Hispanic) (2.26%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.62%). 5.11% of the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.5% of the residents in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are Tidewater Community College (3,644 degrees awarded in 2020) and Eastern Virginia Medical School (467 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was $178,300, and the homeownership rate was 51.4%. Most people in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA borders Isle of Wight, Southampton Counties, Suffolk & Franklin Cities PUMA, VA, Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, Newport News City PUMA, VA, Hampton City PUMA, VA, Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, and Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA.

United States Virginia

Diversity

Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is home to a population of 112k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.27% of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (3.66k people).

In 2019, there were 1.23 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.4k people) in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.67k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are Spanish (2,807 speakers), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (483 speakers), and Vietnamese (273 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
55.4k ± 868
White (Non-Hispanic)
45.1k ± 544
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.67k ± 673

4.47%

Hispanic Population

5k people

4.47% of the people in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are hispanic (5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
2,807 speakers (2.7%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
483 speakers (0.464%)
Vietnamese
273 speakers (0.262%)

5.11% of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Spanish. 2.7% of the overall population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are native Spanish speakers. 0.464% speak Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) and 0.262% speak Vietnamese, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.27%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.66k people

3.51%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.94k people

As of 2019, 3.27% of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents (3.66k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 3.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 34.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents was 35.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
418 ± 501 people
China
273 ± 405 people
Jamaica
233 ± 374 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Philippines, the natal country of 418 Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents, followed by China with 273 and Jamaica with 233.

Citizenship

98.5%

2019 Citizenship

98.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.5% of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,267 ± 436
Vietnam
2,520 ± 295
Gulf War (1990s)
1,919 ± 341

Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is $53,000. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $169,224, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $161,264 and $156,461.

Males in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,217. The income inequality in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA employs 50.9k people. The largest industries in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are U. S. Navy (3,626 people), Ship & boat building (3,328 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,082 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($106,870), Newspaper publishers ($100,851), and Scientific research & development services ($94,623).

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,000

2019 value

± $1,456

3.05%

1 Year Growth

± 3.88%

Households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have a median annual income of $53,000, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,430 in 2018, which represents a 3.05% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$55,582

Average Male Salary in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

± $7,991

$45,217

Average Female Salary in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

± $6,876

In 2019, full-time male employees in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA made 1.23 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

American Indian
$80,262 ± $87,557
Other
$54,913 ± $83,445
Asian
$54,505 ± $35,277

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.46 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.419

2019 Wage GINI in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

0.422

2018 Wage GINI in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

In 2019, the income inequality in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.815% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $169,224, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, with respective values of $161,264 and $156,461.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA (18.2k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
12,499 ± 853
White
4,352 ± 453
Hispanic
920 ± 299

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

50.9k

2019 Value

0.78%

1 Year growth

± 0.78%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.78%, from 50.5k employees to 50.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,293 people), Cashiers (1,199 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,058 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,293 people), Cashiers (1,199 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,058 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA has an unusually high number of residents working as Marine engineers & naval architects (53.7 times higher than expected), Riggers (28.5 times), and Sailors & marine oilers, & ship engineers (19.8 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, by average salary, are Physicians ($145,408), Personal financial advisors ($144,678), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($143,505).

Industries

Employment by Industries

50.9k

2019 Value

0.78%

1 Year growth

± 0.78%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 0.78%, from 50.5k employees to 50.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, are U. S. Navy (3,626 people), Ship & boat building (3,328 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,082 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, by number of employees, are U. S. Navy (3,626 people), Ship & boat building (3,328 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,082 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA has an unusually high number of Ship & boat building (53.8 times higher than expected), U. S. Navy (43.1 times), and U. S Coast Guard (37.6 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, by average salary, are Legal services ($106,870), Newspaper publishers ($100,851), and Scientific research & development services ($94,623).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%). The most partisan county was Petersburg County, VA with 87.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Virginia.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Virginia

54.1% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Virginia

Petersburg County, VA
87.7% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Roanoke County, VA
87.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Charlottesville County, VA
85.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Virginia was Petersburg County, VA with 87.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Virginia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA awarded 4,111 degrees. The student population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is skewed towards women, with 7,055 male students and 11,003 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are White (2,125 and 52.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,020 and 25%), Hispanic or Latino (334 and 8.19%), and Asian (259 and 6.35%).

The largest universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Tidewater Community College (3,644 and 88.6%) and Eastern Virginia Medical School (467 and 11.4%).

The most popular majors in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are General Studies (517 and 12.6%), General Social Sciences (427 and 10.4%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (239 and 5.81%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
239 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
517 degree-majorss awarded
General Social Sciences
427 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 239 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tidewater Community College
3,644 degrees awarded
Eastern Virginia Medical School
467 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tidewater Community College with 3,644 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,703

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,408

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,703 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, which is 0.707 times less than the 2,408 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,125 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,020 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
334 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was White students. These 2,125 degrees mean that there were 2.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,020 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was $178,300 in 2019, which is 0.741 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $179,300 to $178,300, a 0.558% decrease. The homeownership rate in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is 51.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$178,300

2019 Median

± $4,661

$179,300

2018 Median

± $4,435

In 2019, the median property value in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA declined from to $178,300 from the previous year's value of $179,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,000

Median Household Income

± $1,456

44.1k

Number of Households

± 1,376

In 2019, the median household income of the 44.1k households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew to $53,000 from the previous year's value of $51,430.

The following chart displays the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, 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.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

51.4%

2019 Homeownership

50.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 51.4% of the housing units in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (8.05%)
Walked (4.45%)

In 2019, 79.8% of workers in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.05%) and those who walked to work (4.45%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

90.2% of the population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 39.4% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 7.8% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1325 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.455% increase from the previous year (1319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1409 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 531 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nottoway County and Bristol city have the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.5%). Additionally, King and Queen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

1,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,325 patients per year. This represents a 0.455% increase from the previous year (1,319 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Virginia

$4,218

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,361

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,677

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.76%

Uninsured

39.4%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

7.8%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA declined by 9.66% from 10.8% to 9.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.