2023 ACS Census Data · Population 96,638
Suffolk city is a mid-sized county in Virginia with a population of 96,638. The median household income is $90,089, 38% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.9%, median home value is $329,600, and 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 35% above the national average.
Population
96,638
2023 estimate
Rank #637 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$90,089
Household
Rank #250 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$329,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #390 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
32.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #573 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.
51.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
11.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
20% above Virginia avg·38% above national avg
Poverty Rate
24% above Virginia avg·34% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Virginia avg·7% 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 →
$45,135
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
19% above Virginia avg·58% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
30% above Virginia avg·60% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Virginia avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
31% below Virginia avg·41% below national avg
Housing Units
39,651
Households
37,133
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,095
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
11% above Virginia avg·35% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Virginia avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.2%
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