Newport News Authority

Newport News is a middle-income small city of 184,216 with home prices 1.5× below the Virginia median.

Newport News, Virginia

Newport News is one of Virginia's mid-sized cities, with 184,216 residents in Newport News city, Virginia. Households here earn a median of $69,634.

Definition and scope

Newport News is a chartered municipality within Newport News city, Virginia, Virginia. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Newport News has approximately 184,216 residents. The median age is 34.4 years. Roughly 48% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $260,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 39.2%
• Black or African American: 40.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
• Asian: 3.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Newport News is $69,634. Poverty rate stands at 14.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.5%. Educational attainment: 30.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Newport News:

• Public schools: 47
• Public libraries: 3
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Newport News City Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newport News, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 37 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.