Newport News city, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$66,718
Per Capita Income
$37,475
Poverty Rate
15.1%
SNAP Recipients
14.0%
Gini Index
0.455
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.9%
$25K–$50K20.1%
$50K–$75K19.1%
$75K–$100K14.6%
$100K–$150K16.9%
$150K–$200K6.9%
$200K+5.4%
The median household income in Newport News city, VA is $66,718 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,475. 15.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.455 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).