Suffolk, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Suffolk, Virginia is 96,638 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $90,089, the median home value is $329,600, and the median age is 38.7.

The population has grown 21.6% since 2010 (84,813 → 103,105).

96,638

Population

242

People / sq mi

$90,089

Median Income

$329,600

Median Home Value

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Suffolk covers 399.2 sq mi of land at 242 people per square mile.

About Suffolk, VA

What distinguishes Suffolk is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 242 people per square mile. Suffolk is a city in Virginia with a population of 96,638. It ranks #11 among cities in Virginia by population.

Median household income is $90,089, above the US median of $78,538. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $329,600, with typical rent around $1,484.

Roughly 32.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

Suffolk city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Suffolk city had a population of 84,813 in 2010 and 103,105 in 2024, a 21.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 103,105 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.41%.

Suffolk city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

103,105

Population (2024)

84,813

Population (2010)

103,105

Peak (2024)

1.41%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	84,813	-	-	estimate
2011	84,750	-63	-0.07%	estimate
2012	85,251	+501	+0.59%	estimate
2013	85,751	+500	+0.59%	estimate
2014	86,882	+1,131	+1.32%	estimate
2015	88,079	+1,197	+1.38%	estimate
2016	89,194	+1,115	+1.27%	estimate
2017	90,108	+914	+1.02%	estimate
2018	90,975	+867	+0.96%	estimate
2019	92,108	+1,133	+1.25%	estimate
2020	94,794	+2,686	+2.92%	estimate
2021	96,400	+1,606	+1.69%	estimate
2022	98,630	+2,230	+2.31%	estimate
2023	101,050	+2,420	+2.45%	estimate
2024	103,105	+2,055	+2.03%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	47.5%
Black or African American	42.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$90,089

Median Household Income

$45,135

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$329,600

Median Home Value

$1,484

Median Rent

70.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.8%

High School+

32.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

81.4%

Public Transit

9.3%

Work From Home

29.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

35.4%

Foreign Born

94.1%

Non-English at Home

15.9%

Veterans

12.6%

With Disability

93.8%

Health Insurance

94.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.5%
Manufacturing	12.0%
Public Administration	8.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	7.6%
Retail Trade	7.5%
Construction	5.6%
Information	5.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.5%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.3%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

Largest cities in Virginia

Virginia Beach (457,066)Chesapeake (251,153)Arlington (235,463)Norfolk (235,037)Richmond (227,595)Newport News (184,774)Alexandria (156,788)Hampton (137,334)Roanoke (98,677)Portsmouth (97,299)View all Virginia cities →

Largest counties in Virginia

Fairfax County (1,144,474)Prince William County (484,625)Virginia Beach city (457,066)Loudoun County (427,082)Chesterfield County (371,610)

Part of Virginia

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Metro areas in Virginia

Washington (6,263,796)Virginia Beach (1,782,590)Richmond (1,327,321)Roanoke (314,661)Kingsport (309,580)Lynchburg (262,716)Charlottesville (222,937)Blacksburg (181,605)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Suffolk, Virginia has a population of 96,638 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Suffolk, Virginia is $90,089, with 7.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Suffolk, Virginia is $329,600, with median monthly rent at $1,484 and a homeownership rate of 70.4%.

The median age in Suffolk, Virginia is 38.7 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The population has grown 21.6% since 2010 (84,813 → 103,105).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.