2023 ACS Census Data · Population 97,299
Portsmouth city is a mid-sized county in Virginia with a population of 97,299. The median household income is $58,972, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.6%, median home value is $229,400, and 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
97,299
2023 estimate
Rank #633 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,972
Household
Rank #2029 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$229,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #927 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1383 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% below Virginia avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
36% below Virginia avg·17% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Virginia avg·0% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,915
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
18% below Virginia avg·10% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
11% above Virginia avg·36% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
20% below Virginia avg·22% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
64% below Virginia avg·76% below national avg
Housing Units
43,233
Households
39,678
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,669
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
20% below Virginia avg·4% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Virginia avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.7%
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