Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 97,190 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,918 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 61 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $60,491 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,568 |
| Median Home Value | $246,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 43,318 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 23,344 (53.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16,944 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,030 (7.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 40,288 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 24,164 (60.0%) |
The table below compares Portsmouth (city) County to the other 133 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 21 | 85th |
| Population Density | # 14 | 90th |
| Median Household Income | # 93 | 31st |
| Per Capita Income | # 92 | 32nd |
| Diversity Index | # 21 | 85th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
