Portsmouth city County , Virginia

Population: 97,299 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $58,972 Home $229,400 Rent $1,266/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 97,299 residents, Portsmouth city County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Portsmouth city County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$58,972
Median Income
household
$229,400
Home Value
median
$1,266/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $58,972
Per Capita Income $32,915
Poverty Rate 17.6%
Median Home Value $229,400
Median Gross Rent $1,266/mo
Owner Occupied 56.9%
Renter Occupied 43.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 97,299
Median Age 35.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 23.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

41.0%
Obesity
14.9%
Diabetes
16.7%
Smoking
39.3%
High Blood Pressure
30.0%
No Physical Activity
22.7%
Depression
42.9%
Insufficient Sleep
79.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 54.0  ·  54th national percentile

🌊 Flood
64.20
🌪️ Tornado
51.05
🌀 Hurricane
86.61
🔥 Wildfire
19.82
❄️ Winter Storm
76.00
🌍 Earthquake
64.92

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