Portsmouth, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
95,097
Unemployment
7.8%
Poverty
16.8%
Median Home
$170,900
Median Income
$52,175
Median Rent
$1,048
Portsmouth SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
8
Portsmouth, VA Crime Report
6,398
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,807.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
174.84%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Portsmouth / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,398 | 6,807.0 | 1,850.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 889 | 945.8 | 208.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 16 | 17.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 230 | 244.7 | 41.3 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 606 | 644.7 | 128.7 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 5,509 | 5,861.2 | 1,642.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 846 | 900.1 | 162.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 4,189 | 4,456.8 | 1,359.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 474 | 504.3 | 120.3 | 219.9 |
Portsmouth, VA Cost Of Living
96
Portsmouth's Overall Cost Of Living
Portsmouth's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Portsmouth | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 107 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 95 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 95,097 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 95,311 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 95,536 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 96,071 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 96,135 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 96,007 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 95,901 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 95,786 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 96,066 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 96,785 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Portsmouth
| Race | Portsmouth | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.7% | 61.8% | 60.7% |
| African American | 52.2% | 18.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Portsmouth
| Gender | Portsmouth | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Portsmouth for adults over 25
| Education | Portsmouth | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 12.0% | 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 | 7.6% | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.1% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.6% | 16.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 17.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 10.9% | 7.7% |
