Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth CountyComprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile
Population
97,190
Median Household Income
$60,491
Median Home Value
$246,882
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Complete Census & Social Dataset
91 Total MetricsGeneral Demographics
| City Alt | N/A |
| County Fips All | 51,740 |
| County Name All | Portsmouth |
| Source | shape |
| Military | 0 |
| Incorporated | 1.0% |
| Cdp | 0 |
| Township | 0 |
| Male | 47.90 |
| Female | 52.10 |
Regional & Admin
| Population | 97,190 |
| Population Proper | 97,190 |
| Density | 1,126.90 |
| Ranking | 3 |
| Cbsa Fips | 47,260 |
| Cbsa Name | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC |
| Cbsa Metro | 1 |
| Csa Fips | 545 |
| Csa Name | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake, VA-NC |
Age & Demographics
| Age Median | 35.9% |
| Age Under 10 | 12.9% |
| Age 10 To 19 | 12.2% |
| Age 20s | 15.2% |
| Age 30s | 15.1% |
| Age 40s | 11.7% |
| Age 50s | 10.5% |
| Age 60s | 12.0% |
| Age 70s | 6.9% |
| Age Over 80 | 3.5% |
| Age Over 65 | 15.5% |
| Age 18 To 24 | 9.2% |
| Age Over 18 | 77.0% |
Household & Family
| Married | 37.7% |
| Divorced | 15.9% |
| Never Married | 40.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% |
| Family Size | 3 |
Income & Economy
| Family Dual Income | $44 |
| Income Household Median | $60,491 |
| Income Household Under 5 | $5 |
| Income Household 5 To 10 | $2 |
| Income Household 10 To 15 | $5 |
| Income Household 15 To 20 | $4 |
| Income Household 20 To 25 | $4 |
| Income Household 25 To 35 | $10 |
| Income Household 35 To 50 | $12 |
| Income Household 50 To 75 | $19 |
| Income Household 75 To 100 | $13 |
| Income Household 100 To 150 | $15 |
| Income Household 150 Over | $12 |
| Income Household Six Figure | $27 |
| Income Individual Median | $36,428 |
| Labor Force Participation | 63.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| Poverty | 17.3% |
| Commute Time | 23.70 |
Housing & Property
| Home Ownership | 57.90 |
| Housing Units | 40,288 |
| Home Value | $246,882 |
| Rent Median | $1,300 |
| Rent Burden | $39 |
Education
| Education Less Highschool | 11.0% |
| Education Highschool | 30.9% |
| Education Some College | 33.8% |
| Education Bachelors | 15.4% |
| Education Graduate | 8.9% |
| Education College Or Above | 24.3% |
| Education Stem Degree | 45.6% |
Race & Origin
| Race White | 36.2% |
| Race Black | 50.6% |
| Race Asian | 1.7% |
| Race Native | 0.3% |
| Race Pacific | 0.0% |
| Race Other | 2.1% |
| Race Multiple | 9.0% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% |
Social & Health
| Disabled | 17.0% |
| Limited English | 0.8% |
| Health Uninsured | 7.4% |
| Veteran | 12.8% |
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $36,428 |
| Labor Force Participation | 63.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| Average Commute Time | 23.7 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Homeownership Rate | 57.9% |
| Median Rent | $1,300 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 39.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 40,288 |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.4% |
Additional Census & Social Profile
Household & Marital
| Avg Family Size | 3.00 |
| Dual Income Families | 43.7% |
| Married | 37.7% |
| Never Married | 40.3% |
| Divorced | 15.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% |
Social & Education
| College Degree or Higher | 24.3% |
| STEM Degree Holders | 45.6% |
| Veterans | 12.8% |
| Disabled Population | 17.0% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 0.8% |
Regional Classifications
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC |
| Combined Area (CSA) | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake, VA-NC |
| Population Density | 1,126.9/sq mi |
| National Rank | #3 |