Demographics in Portsmouth, VA

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

Where is Portsmouth?

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Population

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

Total Population

97,299

Male

46,704

48.0%

Female

50,595

52.0%

Median Age

35.8

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

36.9%

Black

51.7%

Hispanic

5.1%

Asian

1.5%

Two or More

7.6%

Other

2.0%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

15.7%

High School or Higher

37.2%

Foreign Born

3.0%

Veterans

8.8%

Married

32.4%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

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

Portsmouth, VA has a population of 97,299 with a median age of 35.8. The racial makeup is 36.9% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 51.7% Black, 1.5% Asian. About 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.0%.