Newport News city's estimated 2026 population is 182,670 with a growth rate of -0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newport News city is the 11th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 180,905 and has seen a growth of 0.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Newport News city includes 42.33% White, 41.01% Black or African American, 3.32% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (42.33%)
Black or African American (41.01%)
Two or more races (10.13%)
Asian (3.32%)
Other race (2.86%)
Native American (0.26%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78,221 | 42.33% |
| Black or African American | 75,773 | 41.01% |
| Two or more races | 18,713 | 10.13% |
| Asian | 6,136 | 3.32% |
| Other race | 5,291 | 2.86% |
| Native American | 487 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 153 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Newport News city's average per capita income is $47,587. Household income levels show a median of $66,718. The poverty rate stands at 15.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,660 | $122,141 |
| Families | $81,141 | $97,828 |
| Households | $66,718 | $87,285 |
| Non Families | $47,150 | $68,620 |
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