Portsmouth city's estimated 2026 population is 95,882 with a growth rate of -0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Portsmouth city is the 23rd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 95,457 and has seen a growth of 0.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Portsmouth city includes 51.7% Black or African American, 36.88% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (51.7%)
White (36.88%)
Two or more races (7.57%)
Other race (2.02%)
Asian (1.49%)
Native American (0.28%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50,303 | 51.7% |
| White | 35,888 | 36.88% |
| Two or more races | 7,363 | 7.57% |
| Other race | 1,962 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 1,450 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 276 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Portsmouth city's average per capita income is $45,081. Household income levels show a median of $58,972. The poverty rate stands at 17.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,019 | - |
| Families | $68,959 | $87,773 |
| Households | $58,972 | $77,280 |
| Non Families | $40,550 | $56,781 |
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