Population 6,142 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Christopher Newport
Household size in Christopher Newport
| Period | Christopher Newport | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.52 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.39 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.06 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Christopher Newport are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Christopher Newport
| Period | Christopher Newport | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7 | 35.3 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.2 | 35.7 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.4 | 36.3 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.4 | 36.4 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.3 | +1.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Christopher Newport is young: half of its residents are under 29.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 33.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Few Newport News neighborhoods are younger: only two of 14.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Christopher Newport
| Period | Christopher Newport | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 15.7% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 15.6% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 16.0% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 15.7% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Christopher Newport (11.6%), the same as the national share. Single parents are less common here than in Newport News as a whole (15.7%). Only two of Newport News' 14 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Christopher Newport
Renters in Christopher Newport
| Period | Christopher Newport | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 47.4% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.5% | 49.0% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.9% | 50.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.6% | 52.0% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Christopher Newport: 51.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 31.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Among Newport News' 14 neighborhoods, though, only two have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Christopher Newport
| Period | Christopher Newport | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 11.2% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.0% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Christopher Newport than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Newport News as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Christopher Newport
| Period | Christopher Newport | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1973 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1975 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1977 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1978 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Christopher Newport are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Newport News overall, where the median home dates to 1978. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Christopher Newport
| Period | Christopher Newport | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $936 | $956 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,048 | $1,098 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,570 | $1,168 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,234 | $1,428 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$298 | +$472 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Christopher Newport costs $1,234 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $298 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Christopher Newport
Bachelor's degrees in Christopher Newport
| Period | Christopher Newport | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 23.0% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 23.8% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 26.0% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.4% | 29.4% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Christopher Newport than nationally: 41.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.9 points, mirroring the country. No other Newport News neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Christopher Newport
| Period | Christopher Newport | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 88.8% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 88.4% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.3% | 90.5% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.4% | 90.3% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −18.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Christopher Newport never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 18.9 points, even as the national rate rose. Christopher Newport has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Newport News neighborhood.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Christopher Newport
| Period | Christopher Newport | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 8.0% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Christopher Newport runs well above the national rate: 10.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other Newport News neighborhood has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Christopher Newport compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport | 2.27 | 29.4 | 11.6% | 51.6% | 7.5% | 1982 | $1,234 | 41.4% | 75.4% | 10.9% |
| Deer Park | 2.15 | 34.2 | 12.3% | 75.2% | 10.4% | 1985 | $1,394 | 39.1% | 92.3% | 3.9% |
| Palmer | 2.41 | 28.8 | 23.0% | 66.4% | 6.5% | 1994 | $1,610 | 34.8% | 89.9% | 4.3% |
| Saunders | 1.83 | 54.7 | 3.3% | 59.7% | 2.9% | 1977 | $796 | 26.8% | 93.5% | 5.3% |
| Jenkins | 2.59 | 25.4 | 28.8% | 78.1% | 9.3% | 1979 | $1,423 | 26.7% | 88.6% | 3.8% |
| Northampton | 2.30 | 40.0 | 15.9% | 32.5% | 5.3% | 1978 | $1,525 | 28.8% | 92.8% | 6.6% |
| Denbigh | 2.32 | 38.1 | 17.6% | 57.4% | 9.6% | 1980 | $1,267 | 19.0% | 89.6% | 4.7% |
| Magruder | 2.55 | 33.6 | 13.4% | 43.4% | 5.4% | 1985 | $1,546 | 28.8% | 95.4% | 6.2% |
| Newmarket South | 2.39 | 38.7 | 14.2% | 53.7% | 4.3% | 1968 | $945 | 14.7% | 92.5% | 0.0% |
| Epes | 2.59 | 37.1 | 23.1% | 64.6% | 11.1% | 1982 | $1,369 | 16.0% | 91.4% | 10.4% |
| Briarfield | 2.05 | 36.8 | 16.5% | 70.8% | 12.0% | 1973 | $1,180 | 16.3% | 87.2% | 10.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Christopher Newport. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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