Population 3,727 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newmarket South
Household size in Newmarket South
| Period | Newmarket South | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.52 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.06 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Newmarket South is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Newport News as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.15, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Newmarket South
| Period | Newmarket South | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 35.3 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 35.7 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 36.3 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 36.4 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.9 | +1.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 38.7, the median age in Newmarket South is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Newport News as a whole, where the median age is 36.4. Of Newport News' 14 neighborhoods, only two are older.
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 Newmarket South
| Period | Newmarket South | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 15.7% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 15.6% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 16.0% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 15.7% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Newmarket South than nationally: 14.2%, against 11.6%. Even so, single parents are less common here than in Newport News overall (15.7%).
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 Newmarket South
Renters in Newmarket South
| Period | Newmarket South | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8% | 47.4% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.1% | 49.0% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.3% | 50.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 52.0% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Newmarket South: 53.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Newport News as a whole looks much the same. About three in ten owners (29.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Newmarket South
| Period | Newmarket South | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 11.2% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 11.1% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.0% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in Newmarket South are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Few Newport News neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only two of 14.
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 Newmarket South
| Period | Newmarket South | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1973 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1975 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1977 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1978 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Newmarket South is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. No other Newport News neighborhood has older homes.
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 Newmarket South
| Period | Newmarket South | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $697 | $956 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $811 | $1,098 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $738 | $1,168 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $945 | $1,428 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$248 | +$472 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Newmarket South pays $945 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Newport News neighborhood has lower rents.
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 Newmarket South
Bachelor's degrees in Newmarket South
| Period | Newmarket South | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 23.0% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 23.8% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 26.0% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 29.4% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Newmarket South: 14.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Newmarket South has the lowest share of college graduates of any Newport News neighborhood.
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 Newmarket South
| Period | Newmarket South | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 88.8% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 88.4% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 90.5% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 90.3% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Newmarket South have finished high school (92.5%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Newmarket South has a higher share of high school graduates than most Newport News neighborhoods.
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 Newmarket South
| Period | Newmarket South | Newport News | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 8.0% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 9.8% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in Newmarket South out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force nationally. No other Newport News neighborhood has lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Newmarket South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket South | 2.39 | 38.7 | 14.2% | 53.7% | 4.3% | 1968 | $945 | 14.7% | 92.5% | 0.0% |
| Briarfield | 2.05 | 36.8 | 16.5% | 70.8% | 12.0% | 1973 | $1,180 | 16.3% | 87.2% | 10.6% |
| Aberdeen | 2.18 | 43.0 | 21.0% | 45.0% | 10.8% | 1969 | $1,441 | 26.0% | 90.7% | 3.2% |
| Downtown Newport News | 1.88 | 32.8 | 13.6% | 71.7% | 6.0% | 1974 | $1,337 | 25.7% | 94.8% | 9.4% |
| Northampton | 2.30 | 40.0 | 15.9% | 32.5% | 5.3% | 1978 | $1,525 | 28.8% | 92.8% | 6.6% |
| Greater Wythe | 2.31 | 42.8 | 13.6% | 30.2% | 10.1% | 1954 | $1,425 | 26.9% | 93.5% | 5.1% |
| Mercury Central | 2.51 | 31.6 | 10.9% | 75.4% | 10.3% | 1985 | $1,587 | 24.8% | 85.8% | 6.3% |
| Downtown Hampton | 2.41 | 36.1 | 15.5% | 51.2% | 7.0% | 1964 | $1,462 | 22.7% | 94.0% | 7.7% |
| Magruder | 2.55 | 33.6 | 13.4% | 43.4% | 5.4% | 1985 | $1,546 | 28.8% | 95.4% | 6.2% |
| Deer Park | 2.15 | 34.2 | 12.3% | 75.2% | 10.4% | 1985 | $1,394 | 39.1% | 92.3% | 3.9% |
| Saunders | 1.83 | 54.7 | 3.3% | 59.7% | 2.9% | 1977 | $796 | 26.8% | 93.5% | 5.3% |
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 Newmarket South. 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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