Poverty Rate in Newport News, Virginia
In Newport News, Virginia, an estimated 26,056 of 177,672 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Newport News, Virginia?
The poverty rate in Newport News, Virginia is 14.7%.
- How many people in Newport News, Virginia live in poverty?
In Newport News, Virginia, an estimated 26,056 of 177,672 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Newport News, Virginia compare to the average for Virginia?
The poverty rate in Newport News, Virginia is 44.12% higher than the Virginia average. In Newport News, Virginia, an estimated 14.7% of 177,672 people live in poverty. In Virginia, 10.2% of 8,401,227 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Newport News, Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Newport News, Virginia is 14.84% higher than the US average. In Newport News, Virginia, an estimated 14.7% of 177,672 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Newport News, Virginia
2022
16.9% of 177 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
24.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
24.5% of 42 thousand people
Under 5 years
17.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
17.1% of 13 thousand people
5 to 17 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
27.7% of 29 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
24.2% of 42 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
15.2% of 110 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
12.2% of 47 thousand people
35 to 64 years
17.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
17.3% of 63 thousand people
60 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Newport News, Virginia
2022
12.4% of 37 thousand people
65 years and over
12.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Newport News, Virginia
2022
12.1% of 25 thousand people
- Gender
Male
14.7% Poverty Rate for men in Newport News, Virginia
2022
14.7% of 85 thousand people
Female
18.9% Poverty Rate for women in Newport News, Virginia
2022
18.9% of 92 thousand people
- Race
White
8.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Newport News, Virginia
2022
8.1% of 72 thousand people
Black or African American
23.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Newport News, Virginia
2022
23.3% of 74 thousand people
Two or more races
19.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Newport News, Virginia
2022
19.9% of 20 thousand people
Hispanic
20% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Newport News, Virginia
2022
20% of 18 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Newport News, Virginia
2022
7.5% of 70 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Newport News, Virginia
2022
13.8% of 119 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
32.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Newport News, Virginia
2022
32.2% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Newport News, Virginia
2022
19.1% of 38 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Newport News, Virginia
2022
11.2% of 37 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Newport News, Virginia
2022
4.8% of 34 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
8.4% of 89 thousand people
Employed
7.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Newport News, Virginia
2022
7.1% of 84 thousand people
Male
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Newport News, Virginia
2022
4.9% of 42 thousand people
Female
9.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Newport News, Virginia
2022
9.3% of 42 thousand people
Unemployed
27.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Newport News, Virginia
2022
27.8% of 5 thousand people
Male
24.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Newport News, Virginia
2022
24.2% of 2 thousand people
Female
30.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Newport News, Virginia
2022
30.4% of 3 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Newport News, Virginia
2022
15.1% of 140 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Newport News, Virginia
2022
4.1% of 69 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Newport News, Virginia
2022
16.7% of 28 thousand people
Did not work
31.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Newport News, Virginia
2022
31.6% of 43 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Newport News, Virginia
2022
21.6% of 45 thousand people
Male
15.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Newport News, Virginia
2022
15.5% of 22 thousand people
Female
27.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Newport News, Virginia
2022
27.4% of 23 thousand people
18 to 24 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
28.6% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
7.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
7.8% of 11 thousand people
35 to 44 years
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
30.1% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
31.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
31.3% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
28% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
28% of 8 thousand people
65 to 74 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Newport News, Virginia
2022
17.7% of 7 thousand people
75 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Newport News, Virginia
2022
17.7% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Newport News, Virginia
2022
3.8% of 23 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
25% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Newport News, Virginia
2022
25% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
49% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Newport News, Virginia
2022
49% of 14 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Newport News, Virginia
2022
16.8%