Portsmouth city's estimated 2026 population is 96,709 with a growth rate of -0.07% 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 1.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 38.1 years
Male: 34 years
There are 74,798 adults, (15,037 of whom are seniors) in Portsmouth city.
Female: 50,632 (52.1%)
Male: 46,558 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Portsmouth city includes 50.59% Black or African American, 36.2% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49,167 | 50.59% |
| White | 35,186 | 36.2% |
| Two or more races | 8,731 | 8.98% |
| Other race | 2,088 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 1,673 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 299 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.05% |
Portsmouth city's average per capita income is $46,259. Household income levels show a median of $60,491. The poverty rate stands at 17.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,492 | - |
| Families | $72,698 | $90,111 |
| Households | $60,491 | $77,856 |
| Non Families | $41,715 | $54,772 |
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