Newport News city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Newport News city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51700
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 700
Geography
- Land Area
- 69.00 sq mi
- Water Area
- 50.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 119.63 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.076136
- Longitude
- -76.521980
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 178,114
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 135,949
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 161,442 | 90.6% |
| Hispanic | 16,675 | 9.4% |
| White | 73,301 | 41.2% |
| Black | 75,073 | 42.1% |
| Asian | 4,786 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 419 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 183 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,293 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 125,704 | 92.5% |
| Hispanic | 10,245 | 7.5% |
| White | 61,495 | 45.2% |
| Black | 57,314 | 42.2% |
| Asian | 5,026 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,286 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 145 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 841 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 184,216
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,122
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 25,703
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 75,455 | 41.0% |
| Black | 75,866 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 6,120 | 3.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 115,019
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 69,205 | 60.2% |
| Republican | 22,334 | 19.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 23,480 | 20.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 52,127 | 45.3% |
| Female | 62,888 | 54.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,995 | 40.0% |
| Hispanic | 7,104 | 6.2% |
| Black | 52,491 | 45.6% |
| Asian | 2,244 | 2.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 48,674
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 22,734 | 49.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,893 | 26.6% |
| Black | 20,255 | 38.6% |
| Asian | 771 | 34.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 21,410 | 41.1% |
| Female | 27,263 | 43.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 29,323 (24.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 36,802 (30.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 82,052
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $247,358
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,414
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.6%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.