Newport News city's 2026 population is estimated at 182,670, reflecting a -0.11% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Newport News city is the 11th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 180,905 and has grown 0.98% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.4 years
Female: 36.2 years
Male: 32.6 years
There are 141,434 adults, (25,916 of whom are seniors) in Newport News city.
Female: 94,788 (51.5%)
Male: 89,428 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Newport News city 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.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 75,866 | 41.18% |
| White | 75,455 | 40.96% |
| Two or more races | 20,086 | 10.9% |
| Asian | 6,120 | 3.32% |
| Other race | 6,007 | 3.26% |
| Native American | 500 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 182 | 0.1% |
Newport News city 's average per capita income is $49,027. Household income levels show a median of $69,634. The poverty rate stands at 14.48%.
| 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 |
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