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Population Review

Portsmouth city, VA — Population & Demographics

Portsmouth city, VA has a population of 97,299. The median household income is $58,972 and the median age is 35.8.

97,299

Population

$58,972

Median Income

$229,400

Median Home Value

35.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White36.9%
Black or African American51.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$58,972

Median Household Income

$32,915

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment

Housing

$229,400

Median Home Value

$1,266

Median Rent

56.9%

Homeownership

Education

89.2%

High School+

23.2%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Portsmouth city, VA has a population of 97,299 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Portsmouth city, VA is $58,972.

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