Portsmouth city, Virginia
Portsmouth city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Portsmouth city is a geographic entity located in Portsmouth city, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 97,190. The land area covers 33.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97,190 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs | ±0.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 40,288 | ±452 | 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 | 43,318 | ±67 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 40,288 | ±452 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,030 | ±454 |
| Median Home Value | $246,900 | ±$5,361 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,300 | ±$26 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,491 | ±$1,948 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,568 | ±$1,291 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 16,414 | ±1,594 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 42,140 | ±1,029 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88% | ±1.5% |
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 Portsmouth | KG-06 | Portsmouth, VA | |
| Regular School Portsmouth | KG-06 | Portsmouth, VA | |
| Regular School Portsmouth | KG-06 | Portsmouth, VA | |
| Regular School Portsmouth | 09-12 | Portsmouth, VA | |
| Regular School Portsmouth | 07-08 | Portsmouth, VA | |
| Regular School Portsmouth | PK | Portsmouth, VA | |
| Regular School Portsmouth | KG-06 | Portsmouth, VA | |
| Regular School Portsmouth | KG-06 | Portsmouth, VA | |
| Regular School Portsmouth | 07-08 | Portsmouth, VA | |
| Regular School Portsmouth | KG-06 | Portsmouth, 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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BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 3636 HIGH STREET, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23707 |
(757) 398-2200
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Eastern Virginia Medical School
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College | 3.3 mi away | 735 Fairfax Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23507 |
7574468422
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CHURCHLAND BRANCH
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 4934 HIGH STREET WEST, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23703 |
(757) 686-2538
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NMC Portsmouth
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Acute Care - Department Of Defense | City address association | 620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA, 23708 |
(757) 953-5000
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Old Dominion University
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College | 3.5 mi away | 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA, 23529 |
7576833000
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MANOR BRANCH
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 1401 ELMHURST LANE, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23701 |
(757) 465-2916
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Tidewater Community College
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College | 4.0 mi away | 121 College Place, Norfolk, VA, 23510 |
7578221111
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PORTSMOUTH MAIN LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 601 COURT STREET, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23704 |
(757) 393-8501
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Norfolk State University
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College | 5.7 mi away | 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23504-8000 |
7578238600
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CRADOCK BRANCH
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 28 PROSPECT PARKWAY, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23702 |
(757) 393-8759
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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 NORFOLK NAS, VA US, located 7.4 miles from Portsmouth city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.0° | 34.0° | 42.0° | 2.93" | 2.3" |
| February | 52.8° | 35.4° | 44.1° | 2.55" | 0.7" |
| March | 59.4° | 41.3° | 50.3° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| April | 69.5° | 50.3° | 59.9° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.0° | 59.5° | 68.2° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.4° | 68.0° | 76.2° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.7° | 72.6° | 80.6° | 5.21" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.3° | 71.5° | 78.9° | 5.30" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.8° | 66.7° | 73.7° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.7° | 55.5° | 63.6° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.4° | 44.7° | 53.1° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| December | 53.9° | 37.9° | 45.9° | 2.89" | 0.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Norfolk city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Carrollton CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
| Chesapeake city | City | 13.2 mi | — |
| Hampton city | City | 13.2 mi | — |
| Benns Church CDP | CDP | 13.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5174095123. • 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.