Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

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2021 Population
114,514
2.03% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
35.1
0.286% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
17.2%
4.68% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$55,847
3.36% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$192,500
4.62% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
52,416
1.95% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA had a population of 115k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $55,847. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew from 112,233 to 114,514, a 2.03% increase and its median household income grew from $54,033 to $55,847, a 3.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), and White (Hispanic) (1.69%).

5.51% of the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, 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.

98.4% 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 (3,312 degrees awarded in 2021) and Eastern Virginia Medical School (488 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was $192,500, and the homeownership rate was 51.5%.

Most people in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is home to a population of 115k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.78% of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (4.33k people).

In 2021, there were 1.24 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.8k people) in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.27k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are Spanish (3,132 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (479 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (219 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
57,858
Women
50.6%
56,577
Men
49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 114,435 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

98.4%
2021 Citizenship
98.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    55.8k ± 1.04k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    45k ± 711
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    5.27k ± 925
4.84%
Hispanic Population
5.54k people

In 2021, there were 1.24 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.8k people) in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.27k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.84% of the people in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are hispanic (5.54k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    662 ± 630 people
  2. Philippines
    362 ± 466 people
  3. China
    337 ± 450 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 662 Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents, followed by Philippines with 362 and China with 337.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.78%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.33k people
3.9%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.37k people

As of 2021, 3.78% of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents (4.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 3.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,132 households (2.94%)
  2. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    479 households (0.45%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    219 households (0.206%)

5.51% of the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Spanish. 2.94% of the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    4,453 ± 570
  2. Vietnam
    2,429 ± 289
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,632 ± 355

Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA employs 52.4k people. The largest industries in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are U. S. Navy (3,682 people), Ship & boat building (3,555 people), and Construction (3,027 people), and the highest paying industries are Other professional, scientific & technical services ($120,903), Legal services ($116,835), and Computer Systems Design ($100,759).

Males in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,353. The income inequality in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
25,163
Women
48.9%
26,251
Men
51.1%

The workforce of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA in 2020 was 51,414 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

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Occupations

52.4k
2021 Value
1.95%
1 Year growth
± 1.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 51.4k employees to 52.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, are Customer service representatives (1,149 people), Retail salespersons (1,143 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,065 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

52.4k
2021 Value
1.95%
1 Year growth
± 1.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 51.4k employees to 52.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, are U. S. Navy (3,682 people), Ship & boat building (3,555 people), and Construction (3,027 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,782
Median earning men ± $2,456
$31,425
Median earning women ± $1,300

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,899), Public Administration ($65,865), and Information ($59,659).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,104), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,473), and Construction ($40,375).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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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
  1. $37.7B
  2. $29B
  3. $23.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B
2020 Value in Virginia
$612B
Projected 2050 Value in Virginia
95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

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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
  1. $26B
  2. $18.5B
  3. $12.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

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

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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%).

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.

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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US Representatives from Virginia

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

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In 2021, universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA awarded 3,800 degrees. The student population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,013 male students and 11,085 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are White (2,015 and 53.2%), followed by Black or African American (937 and 24.8%), Hispanic or Latino (274 and 7.24%), and Asian (264 and 6.97%).

The largest universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Tidewater Community College (3,312 and 87.2%) and Eastern Virginia Medical School (488 and 12.8%).

The most popular majors in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are General Studies (600 and 15.8%), General Social Sciences (354 and 9.32%), and General Business Administration & Management (257 and 6.76%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 18,098 students enrolled in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,240 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 257 degree-majors awarded
  2. 600 degree-majors awarded
  3. 354 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 257 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,312 degrees awarded
  2. 488 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tidewater Community College with 3,312 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,446 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, which is 0.614 times less than the 2,354 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,015 degrees mean that there were 2.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 937 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($881) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.56% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.809% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.5k), Some college (22.9k), and Bachelors Degree (13.4k).

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The median property value in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was $192,500 in 2021, which is 0.786 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $184,000 to $192,500, a 4.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is 51.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 22.4 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.

Median household income in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is $55,847. In 2021, 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 $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

Property

$192,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,404
$24,182
Median Property Taxes
±$1,080

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 Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

51.5%
Homeownership
2021
63.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 51.5% 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 51.2%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, 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 $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,847
Median Household Income
± $2,270
47k
Number of Households
± 1,685

In 2021, the median household income of the 47k households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew to $55,847 from the previous year's value of $54,033.

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.

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Wage Distribution

0.416
2021 Wage GINI in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA
0.416
2020 Wage GINI in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0289% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.6%)
  2. Carpooled (9.37%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.14%)

In 2021, 75.6% of workers in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.37%) and those who worked at home (6.14%).

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Commute Time

22.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.971% of the workforce in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, 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 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.

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Poverty & Diversity

17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA (18.9k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

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 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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91.1% of the population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 7.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,310 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,325 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.91%
Uninsured
37.4%
Employer Coverage
19.9%
Medicaid
10.7%
Medicare
15.6%
Non-Group
7.43%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA declined by 4.56% from 9.34% to 8.91%.

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