Newport News city's estimated 2026 population is 183,059 with a growth rate of -0.09% 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 1.19% since that time.
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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