Portsmouth city, VA — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$58,972

Per Capita Income

$32,915

Poverty Rate

17.6%

SNAP Recipients

19.3%

Gini Index

0.461

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

21.1%

$25K–$50K

22.0%

$50K–$75K

19.3%

$75K–$100K

11.0%

$100K–$150K

15.5%

$150K–$200K

6.7%

$200K+

4.4%

The median household income in Portsmouth city, VA is $58,972 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,915. 17.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.461 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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