Population 184,216 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newport News City
Household size in Newport News City
| Period | Newport News City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Newport News City run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.49, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 Newport News City
| Period | Newport News City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.2 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Newport News City is 36.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.2, mirroring the country. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only 12 are younger.
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 Newport News City
| Period | Newport News City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Newport News City: 15.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Newport News City has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Virginia counties.
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 Newport News City
Renters in Newport News City
| Period | Newport News City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.3% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.1% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.8% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Newport News City: 51.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About three in ten owners (30.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Virginia counties have a higher share of renters: only 12 of 133.
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 Newport News City
| Period | Newport News City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Newport News City is close to the national rate: 8.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Newport News City has a lower vacancy rate than most Virginia counties.
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 Newport News City
| Period | Newport News City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Newport News City was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 Newport News City
| Period | Newport News City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $971 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,115 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,184 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,453 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Newport News City pays $1,453 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $482 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
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 Newport News City
Bachelor's degrees in Newport News City
| Period | Newport News City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Newport News City than nationally: 30.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 Newport News City
| Period | Newport News City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Newport News City have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Virginia Beach area as a whole (92.8%). The share with a diploma is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Newport News City
| Period | Newport News City | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in Newport News City is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Virginia Beach area (4.9%). Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Newport News City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News City | 2.43 | 36.2 | 15.1% | 51.8% | 8.1% | 1979 | $1,453 | 30.2% | 90.6% | 6.0% |
| York County | 2.63 | 42.6 | 9.4% | 28.4% | 6.2% | 1991 | $1,848 | 49.1% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| Poquoson City | 2.64 | 41.9 | 8.7% | 15.4% | 6.3% | 1976 | $1,769 | 36.5% | 97.4% | 3.0% |
| Hampton City | 2.40 | 38.4 | 14.9% | 43.1% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,510 | 28.1% | 92.6% | 6.1% |
| Isle of Wight County | 2.55 | 44.0 | 7.3% | 19.9% | 8.1% | 1994 | $1,339 | 31.3% | 92.0% | 4.1% |
| Surry County | 2.35 | 52.4 | 9.8% | 20.5% | 16.1% | 1983 | $956 | 26.6% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Sussex County | 2.37 | 41.8 | 14.7% | 30.3% | 19.9% | 1983 | $913 | 16.6% | 83.9% | 3.9% |
| Dinwiddie County | 2.61 | 43.2 | 10.7% | 20.4% | 12.2% | 1986 | $1,215 | 19.7% | 90.4% | 4.5% |
| Nottoway County | 2.29 | 43.8 | 11.6% | 33.4% | 19.1% | 1974 | $1,094 | 13.8% | 85.4% | 2.2% |
| Lunenburg County | 2.39 | 43.7 | 10.3% | 28.5% | 18.1% | 1972 | $802 | 12.5% | 80.4% | 3.1% |
| Charlotte County | 2.41 | 46.5 | 13.0% | 25.3% | 20.2% | 1981 | $761 | 20.4% | 82.7% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Butler County, PA · Hernando County, FL · Livingston County, MI · El Dorado County, CA · Ellis County, TX · Beaufort County, SC · Washington County, UT · Tippecanoe County, IN · Sarpy County, NE · Santa Rosa County, FL
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 Newport News City. 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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