Newport News, VA
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 1.8.21)
AGE IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 15,577 | 8.6% |
25 to 29 years | 16,336 | 9.1% |
30 to 34 years | 14,142 | 7.9% |
35 to 39 years | 10,954 | 6.1% |
40 to 44 years | 10,441 | 5.8% |
45 to 49 years | 9,936 | 5.5% |
50 to 54 years | 11,345 | 6.3% |
55 to 59 years | 10,991 | 6.1% |
60 to 64 years | 9,819 | 5.5% |
65 to 69 years | 7,719 | 4.3% |
70 to 74 years | 5,108 | 2.8% |
75 to 79 years | 4,323 | 2.4% |
80 to 84 years | 2,376 | 1.3% |
85+ years | 2,768 | 1.5% |
The median age in Newport News is 33.3 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 87,026 | 48.3% |
Black or African American | 73,725 | 40.9% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 426 | 0.2% |
Asian | 5,695 | 3.2% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 366 | 0.2% |
Other | 3,729 | 2.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 3,726 | 3.2% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7,767 | 6.7% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 33,256 | 28.6% |
Some college, no degree | 30,290 | 26.1% |
Associate’s degree | 11,579 | 10.0% |
Bachelor’s degree | 18,774 | 16.1% |
Graduate or professional degree | 10,866 | 9.3% |
High school graduate or higher | 104,765 | 90.1% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29,640 | 25.5% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 86,618 | 74.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 7.7% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% |
$200,000 or more | 2.8% |
Median household income: $51,884
Mean household income: $66,183
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $24,040 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $30,247 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $34,883 |
Bachelor’s degree | $45,928 |
Graduate or professional degree | $56,597 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 144,054 | NA |
Never married | 55,789 | 38.7% |
Now married (except separated) | 59,613 | 41.4% |
Separated | 5,216 | 3.6% |
Widowed | 7,089 | 4.9% |
Divorced | 16,347 | 11.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 26,138 | 15.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Owner-occupied housing units | 34,043 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 35,281 |
Single-family detached units | 39,153 |
Homeownership rate | 49.1% |
Vacancy rate | 10.7% |
Renters rate | 50.9% |
Average housing value | $213,964 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $1,090 |
Average rent | $877 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Average income | $66,183 |
Average household size | 2.47 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 67.4% |
Percent disabled | 15.6% |
Percent with health coverage | 88.5% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 23.3 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 3.3% |
Percent veterans | 15.4% |
Percent foreign born | 6.9% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 2.0% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $55,755.89 |
Alcoholic beverages | $433.54 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $256.04 |
Beer consumed away from home | $76.19 |
Wine consumed away from home | $37.84 |
Apparel & services | $1,629.87 |
Men’s apparel | $311.62 |
Women’s apparel | $542.50 |
Children’s apparel | $251.33 |
Boys’ apparel | $85.34 |
Girls’ apparel | $93.73 |
Footwear | $371.54 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $2,796.86 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $286.12 |
Dining out – Lunch | $871.58 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,297.93 |
Education | $1,143.42 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,394.92 |
Club membership fees | $172.00 |
Dating services | $0.64 |
Pet food | $189.38 |
Pet services | $47.54 |
Food consumed at home | $3,923.51 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $514.87 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $400.21 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $767.09 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $870.83 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $385.29 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,370.51 |
Health care | $4,346.05 |
Medical services | $800.73 |
Nonprescription drugs | $108.66 |
Household Services | $1,515.73 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $54.59 |
Lawn and garden services | $316.52 |
Housekeeping services | $125.43 |
PC repair | $5.13 |
Housing | $17,645.39 |
Home improvements | $1,820.62 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,661.14 |
Phone services | $1,343.64 |
Water | $533.05 |
Life and other insurance | $319.78 |
Pensions and social security | $5,923.98 |
Personal care products and services | $674.60 |
Hair care products | $81.31 |
Personal care products | $289.57 |
Local transportation | $6,448.92 |
Gasoline | $1,692.34 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $886.50 |
Travel | $1,611.43 |
Airline fares | $395.75 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $19.10 |
Lodging on trips | $437.34 |
Food and drink on trips | $391.34 |
Entertainment on trips | $136.37 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN NEWPORT NEWS
% with any debt in collections | 50% |
Average debt in collections | $2,409 |
% with medical debt in collections | 36% |
Average medical debt in collections | $935 |
% with student loan debt | 22% |
Average student loan debt | $18,926 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $151 |
% with auto debt | 31% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 3,791 | 4.3% |
February 2019 | 3,547 | 4.0% |
March 2019 | 3,291 | 3.7% |
April 2019 | 2,721 | 3.1% |
May 2019 | 2,920 | 3.3% |
June 2019 | 3,207 | 3.6% |
July 2019 | 3,314 | 3.6% |
August 2019 | 3,254 | 3.6% |
September 2019 | 2,863 | 3.2% |
October 2019 | 2,812 | 3.1% |
November 2019 | 2,678 | 3.0% |
December 2019 | 2,758 | 3.1% |
January 2020 | 3,498 | 3.9% |
February 2020 | 3,218 | 3.6% |
March 2020 | 3,787 | 4.2% |
April 2020 | 12,398 | 14.0% |
May 2020 | 11,003 | 12.2% |
June 2020 | 10,332 | 11.4% |
July 2020 | 10,772 | 11.6% |
August 2020 | 8,467 | 9.3% |
September 2020 | 8,095 | 9.1% |
October 2020 | 6,360 | 7.2% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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