Portsmouth city, VA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
97,299
Male
46,704
48.0%
Female
50,595
52.0%
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
3.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher15.7%
High School or Higher37.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
8.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.3%
Married
32.4%
Portsmouth city, VA has a population of 97,299 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 36.9% of the population. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.0% of residents are foreign-born.