Demographics in Newport News, VA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Newport News?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

184,774

Male

89,871

48.6%

Female

94,903

51.4%

Median Age

34.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

42.3%

Black

41.0%

Hispanic

10.5%

Asian

3.3%

Two or More

10.1%

Other

2.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

18.9%

High School or Higher

38.4%

Foreign Born

8.1%

Veterans

9.5%

Married

34.1%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Newport News, VA has a population of 184,774 with a median age of 34.2. The racial makeup is 42.3% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 41.0% Black, 3.3% Asian. About 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.1%.