Portsmouth, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Portsmouth, Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
94,961
Unemployment
6.3%
Poverty
15.7%
Median Home
$174,200
Median Income
$53,213
Median Rent
$1,083
Portsmouth SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
8
Portsmouth, VA Crime Report
5,144Total Crimes
5,460.4Total Crimes / 100k People
132.75%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Portsmouth / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,144 | 5,460.4 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 867 | 920.3 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 34 | 36.1 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 222 | 235.7 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 585 | 621.0 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 4,277 | 4,540.1 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 465 | 493.6 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 3,314 | 3,517.9 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 498 | 528.6 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Portsmouth, VA Cost Of Living
104Portsmouth's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Portsmouth | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 97 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 96 | 100 | |
Portsmouth, VA Photos
Rankings for Portsmouth in Virginia
Map Of Portsmouth, VA
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Population over time in Portsmouth
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 94,961 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 95,311 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 95,536 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 96,071 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 96,135 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 96,007 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 95,901 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 95,786 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 96,066 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 96,785 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Portsmouth
| Race | Portsmouth | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.0% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 52.0% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Portsmouth
| Gender | Portsmouth | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Portsmouth for adults over 25
| Education | Portsmouth | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Portsmouth, Virginia
| Income | Portsmouth | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.7% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
