Newport News city, Virginia
Newport News city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Newport News city is a geographic entity located in Newport News city, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 184,216. The land area covers 69.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 184,216 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs | ±0.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 76,112 | ±550 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 82,052 | ±231 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 76,112 | ±550 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,940 | ±518 |
| Median Home Value | $260,600 | ±$5,844 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,339 | ±$25 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,634 | ±$2,426 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,773 | ±$2,845 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 25,703 | ±1,971 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±0.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 84,458 | ±1,666 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Newport News | PK-05 | Newport News, VA | |
| Regular School Newport News | 06-12 | Newport News, VA | |
| Regular School Newport News | PK-05 | Newport News, VA | |
| Regular School Newport News | 06-08 | Newport News, VA | |
| Regular School Newport News | PK-05 | Newport News, VA | |
| Special Education School Newport News | N | Newport News, VA | |
| Regular School Newport News | 06-08 | Newport News, VA | |
| Regular School Newport News | PK-05 | Newport News, VA | |
| Regular School Newport News | PK-05 | Newport News, VA | |
| Regular School Newport News | PK | Newport News, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 2 BERNARDINE DRIVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23602 |
(757) 886-6000
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Christopher Newport University
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College | 1.7 mi away | 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA, 23606-3072 |
7575947000
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VIRGIL I. GRISSOM LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 366 DESHAZOR DRIVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23608 |
(757) 369-3190
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RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23601 |
(757) 594-2000
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Empire Beauty School-Newport News
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 12365 Hornsby Lane, Newport News, VA, 23602-6958 |
8009204593
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MAIN STREET LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 110 MAIN STREET, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23601 |
(757) 591-4858
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Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy of Virginia
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College Vocational | 3.9 mi away | 490 Suite F Denbigh Boulevard, Newport News, VA, 23608-5532 |
7578741300
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PEARL BAILEY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 2510 WICKHAM AVENUE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23607 |
(757) 247-8677
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Centura College-Newport News
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College Vocational | 4.4 mi away | 616 Denbigh Blvd., Newport News, VA, 23608 |
7578742121
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OUTREACH VAN
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 100 LONG GREEN BOULEVARD, YORKTOWN, VA, 23693 |
(757) 890-5100
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEWPORT NEWS INTL AP, VA US, located 4.1 miles from Newport News city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.0° | 30.6° | 39.8° | 3.05" | — |
| February | 52.5° | 31.8° | 42.2° | 2.58" | — |
| March | 59.1° | 38.0° | 48.5° | 3.35" | — |
| April | 69.6° | 47.2° | 58.4° | 3.08" | — |
| May | 77.2° | 56.1° | 66.7° | 3.66" | — |
| June | 84.7° | 64.5° | 74.6° | 4.07" | — |
| July | 88.2° | 70.3° | 79.2° | 4.69" | — |
| August | 86.6° | 68.1° | 77.3° | 5.36" | — |
| September | 80.9° | 62.6° | 71.7° | 4.95" | — |
| October | 71.3° | 51.4° | 61.4° | 4.16" | — |
| November | 61.2° | 40.2° | 50.7° | 3.00" | — |
| December | 53.3° | 33.5° | 43.4° | 3.19" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bethel Manor CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Rushmere CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| Smithfield town | Town | 8.8 mi | — |
| Carrollton CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| Benns Church CDP | CDP | 10.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5170094851. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.