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Crime in Newport News summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Newport News. Key points include:
There were 5,786 total crimes in Newport News in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Newport News is 3,152.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Newport News is 736.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Newport News is 2,416.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Newport News is 48.74% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Newport News Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newport News / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,786 | 3,152.1 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,351 | 736.0 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 22 | 12.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 156 | 85.0 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,120 | 610.1 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 4,435 | 2,416.1 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 407 | 221.7 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 3,504 | 1,908.9 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 524 | 285.5 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Newport News summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Newport News. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Newport News is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Newport News is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Newport News is $290,659.
The median income in Newport News is $69,634.
Newport News's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Newport News Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Newport News | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 109 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Newport News, VA Weather
The average high in Newport News is 68.9° and the average low is 51.4°.
There are 74.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.4 inches of precipitation each year with 4.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Newport News |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Newport News Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Newport News
The current population in Newport News is 184,216. The population has increased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 184,216 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 184,774 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 185,118 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 185,069 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 179,582 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 179,673 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 180,145 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 180,775 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 181,606 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 181,323 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 181,362 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 181,025 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 180,831 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 181,009 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 181,822 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newport News
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Newport News is:
39.2% White with 72,296 White residents.
40.6% African American with 74,745 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 420 American Indian residents.
3.3% Asian with 5,995 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 182 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 1,455 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 9,250 Two Or More residents.
10.8% Hispanic with 19,873 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Newport News | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39.2% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 40.6% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Newport News
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Newport News is 51.5% female with 94,788 female residents.
Newport News is 48.5% male with 89,428 male residents.
| Gender | Newport News | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newport News for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Newport News completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Newport News completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Newport News completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Newport News completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Newport News completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Newport News completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Newport News completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Newport News completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Newport News completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Newport News | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Newport News, Virginia
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5.7% of households in Newport News earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Newport News earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Newport News earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Newport News earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Newport News earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.1% of households in Newport News earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.9% of households in Newport News earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.1% of households in Newport News earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.1% of households in Newport News earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Newport News earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Newport News | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.1% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
