Portsmouth city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Portsmouth city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51740
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 740
Geography
- Land Area
- 33.30 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.38 sq mi
- Total Area
- 46.68 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.859339
- Longitude
- -76.356973
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 95,744
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 73,620
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 91,279 | 95.3% |
| Hispanic | 4,468 | 4.7% |
| White | 34,736 | 36.3% |
| Black | 49,280 | 51.5% |
| Asian | 1,333 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 191 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,364 | 1.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 70,660 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,962 | 4.0% |
| White | 28,922 | 39.3% |
| Black | 39,210 | 53.3% |
| Asian | 1,308 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,082 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 640 | 0.9% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 97,190
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,356
- Poverty Rate
- 16.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 16,414
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 35,186 | 36.2% |
| Black | 49,167 | 50.6% |
| Asian | 1,673 | 1.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 64,546
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 41,784 | 64.7% |
| Republican | 9,245 | 14.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,517 | 20.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 29,299 | 45.4% |
| Female | 35,243 | 54.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,920 | 34.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,224 | 3.4% |
| Black | 37,009 | 57.3% |
| Asian | 504 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 26,894
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,396 | 47.4% |
| Hispanic | 607 | 27.3% |
| Black | 14,595 | 39.4% |
| Asian | 171 | 33.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,577 | 39.5% |
| Female | 15,316 | 43.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 16,188 (24.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 16,026 (23.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 43,318
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $246,805
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,366
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.7%
- Public Transit
- 1.8%
- Work From Home
- 8.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.