Suffolk city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Suffolk city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51800
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 800
Geography
- Land Area
- 399.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 29.74 sq mi
- Total Area
- 428.91 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.697157
- Longitude
- -76.634781
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 96,986
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 73,793
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 92,643 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,341 | 4.5% |
| White | 46,324 | 47.8% |
| Black | 41,206 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 1,458 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 107 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 698 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 71,200 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,596 | 3.5% |
| White | 36,773 | 49.8% |
| Black | 31,970 | 43.3% |
| Asian | 1,595 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 490 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 446 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 98,796
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $96,757
- Poverty Rate
- 9.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,186
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,942 | 46.5% |
| Black | 41,515 | 42.0% |
| Asian | 1,843 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 67,890
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 35,518 | 52.3% |
| Republican | 18,241 | 26.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 14,131 | 20.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 31,141 | 45.9% |
| Female | 36,746 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,705 | 45.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,253 | 3.3% |
| Black | 30,118 | 44.4% |
| Asian | 919 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 35,014
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,813 | 58.0% |
| Hispanic | 893 | 39.6% |
| Black | 14,010 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 350 | 38.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,761 | 50.6% |
| Female | 19,253 | 52.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 14,780 (21.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 22,573 (33.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 40,499
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $339,869
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,664
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.