Newport News city, VA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
184,774
Male
89,871
48.6%
Female
94,903
51.4%
Median Age
34.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
8.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.9%
High School or Higher38.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
9.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.3%
Married
34.1%
Newport News city, VA has a population of 184,774 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 34.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 42.3% of the population. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 8.1% of residents are foreign-born.