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Newport News

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
68.996
State:
Virginia

Newport News is a city located in Newport News city, Virginia. Newport News has a 2026 population of 181,558. It is also the county seat of Newport News city. Newport News is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 186,052 in 2020.

The median household income in Newport News is $69,634 with a poverty rate of 14.48%. The median age in Newport News is 34.4 years: 32.6 years for males, and 36.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males.

181.6K
Total Population
2,631
Density (mi²)
-749 -0.41%
Growth

Newport News Population

Newport News Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026181,558-749-0.41%
2025182,307-749-0.41%
2024183,056-193-0.11%
2023183,249-755-0.41%
2022184,004-713-0.39%
2021184,717-1,522-0.82%
2020186,0526,3163.51%
2019179,7368320.47%
2018178,904-834-0.46%
2017179,738-734-0.41%
2016180,472-649-0.36%
2015181,121-540-0.3%
2014181,6612730.15%
2013181,3881,2400.69%
2012180,14890%
2011180,139-766-0.42%
2010180,9051860.1%
2000180,15010,1055.94%
1990170,04525,14217.35%
1980144,9036,7264.87%
1970138,17724,51521.57%
1960113,66271,304168.34%
195042,3585,29114.27%
194037,0672,6507.7%
193034,417-1,179-3.31%
192035,59615,39176.17%
191020,2055702.9%
190019,63515,186341.34%
18904,44900%

Median Age

Overall: 34.4 years
Female: 36.2 years
Male: 32.6 years

Newport News Adults

There are 141,434 adults, (25,916 of whom are seniors) in Newport News.

Sex Ratio

Female: 94,788 (51.5%)
Male: 89,428 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Newport News includes 41.18% Black or African American, 40.96% White, 3.32% Asian, 3.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American75,86641.18%
White75,45540.96%
Two or more races20,08610.9%
Asian6,1203.32%
Other race6,0073.26%
Native American5000.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1820.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races10,8365.88%
Other race4,5522.47%
White3,1591.71%
Black or African American1,1210.61%
Asian1250.07%
Native American800.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American74,74540.57%
White72,29639.25%
Two or more races9,2505.02%
Asian5,9953.25%
Other race1,4550.79%
Native American4200.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1820.1%

Newport News Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Newport News ' average per capita income is $49,027. Household income levels show a median of $69,634. The poverty rate stands at 14.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$110,546$125,719
Families$85,499$101,278
Households$69,634$90,039
Non Families$48,867$71,028

$49,027

Average Income

$69,634

Median Household Income

14.48%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)