Population 11,596 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Phoebus
Household size in Phoebus
| Period | Phoebus | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.54 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.43 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.17 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Phoebus is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.49, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Hampton neighborhood has smaller households.
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 Phoebus
| Period | Phoebus | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4 | 36.2 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.5 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 38.4 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 38.1 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.1 | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Phoebus is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 Phoebus
| Period | Phoebus | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 14.1% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 15.0% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 14.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 14.9% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Phoebus: 16.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Hampton neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only two of 10.
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 Phoebus
Renters in Phoebus
| Period | Phoebus | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2% | 41.3% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.7% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.6% | 45.2% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 43.8% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Phoebus: 52.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 32.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Hampton neighborhood has a higher 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 Phoebus
| Period | Phoebus | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 13.2% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 11.0% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 8.2% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.4% of the housing in Phoebus, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.1 points, 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 Phoebus
| Period | Phoebus | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1972 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1974 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1974 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Phoebus are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east 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 Phoebus
| Period | Phoebus | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $885 | $1,012 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,007 | $1,088 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,087 | $1,165 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,366 | $1,523 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$480 | +$510 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Phoebus costs $1,366 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $480 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Hampton 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 Phoebus
Bachelor's degrees in Phoebus
| Period | Phoebus | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 22.2% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 23.2% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 27.1% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 28.5% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +6.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Phoebus than nationally: 27.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Hampton. The share with a degree has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Phoebus
| Period | Phoebus | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 89.2% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 89.2% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 91.5% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 92.7% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just as many adults in Phoebus have finished high school as nationally: 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Hampton as a whole (92.7%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Phoebus
| Period | Phoebus | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Phoebus runs well above the national rate: 10.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Phoebus has the highest unemployment rate of any Hampton neighborhood. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, 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).
Phoebus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebus | 2.28 | 38.5 | 16.1% | 52.0% | 14.4% | 1976 | $1,366 | 27.1% | 89.3% | 10.5% |
| Downtown Hampton | 2.41 | 36.1 | 15.5% | 51.2% | 7.0% | 1964 | $1,462 | 22.7% | 94.0% | 7.7% |
| Buckroe | 2.38 | 39.8 | 20.4% | 39.2% | 8.1% | 1975 | $1,554 | 27.3% | 94.5% | 5.3% |
| North King St | 2.39 | 41.0 | 11.3% | 38.0% | 6.8% | 1969 | $1,260 | 30.8% | 94.2% | 5.8% |
| Foxhill | 2.87 | 39.7 | 11.3% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 1974 | $2,022 | 36.9% | 97.0% | 4.7% |
| 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% |
| Aberdeen | 2.18 | 43.0 | 21.0% | 45.0% | 10.8% | 1969 | $1,441 | 26.0% | 90.7% | 3.2% |
| Newmarket South | 2.39 | 38.7 | 14.2% | 53.7% | 4.3% | 1968 | $945 | 14.7% | 92.5% | 0.0% |
| Magruder | 2.55 | 33.6 | 13.4% | 43.4% | 5.4% | 1985 | $1,546 | 28.8% | 95.4% | 6.2% |
| Northampton | 2.30 | 40.0 | 15.9% | 32.5% | 5.3% | 1978 | $1,525 | 28.8% | 92.8% | 6.6% |
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 Phoebus. 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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