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Newport News, VA

Founded 1881Elev. 15 m
Population
184,774
Median home
$243,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
47
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Newport News

Newport News is home to roughly 184,774 residents. Newport News was founded in 1881. The median age is 34.2 and the median household income is $66,718. Homes carry a median value of $243,300, and about 48% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (40.4%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
184,774
Median age
34.2
Median household income
$66,718
Per-capita income
$37,475
Poverty rate
15.1%
High-school grad or higher
91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg. commute
23.2 min
Work from home
9.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White39.8%
Hispanic or Latino10.5%
Black40.4%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.2%
Sales & office20.5%
Service19.1%
Production, transportation & material moving14.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$243,300
Median gross rent
$1,285/mo
Owner-occupied
48.1%
Median year built
1979
Households
75,798
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Newport News has 47 public schools — 24 elementary, 7 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading57%
Math69%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ACHIEVABLE DREAM MIDDLE/HIGHHighGrades 6–12
DENBIGH HIGHHighGrades 9–12
HERITAGE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
MENCHVILLE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
WARWICK HIGHHighGrades 9–12
WOODSIDE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
B.T. WASHINGTON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CRITTENDEN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
ELLA J. FITZGERALD MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
ETHEL M. GILDERSLEEVE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
HOMER L. HINES MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
HUNTINGTON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MARY PASSAGE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
ACHIEVABLE DREAM ACADEMYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime128% above national
Newport News882
Virginia243
United States386
↑ 45% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime30% above national
Newport News2,545
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Newport News Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Newport News.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Newport News County
Winter weatherRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Newport News is in Newport News County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Newport News was founded in 1881. Elevation ~15 m.

Population trend
187K180K184,77420102024
Map of Newport News
Newport News, VA
Where Newport News is
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Historic places

23 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 2 National Historic Landmarks.

Nuclear Ship SavannahSAVANNAH (nuclear ship)Hotel WarwickRiverside ApartmentsFort CraffordJones, Matthew, HouseWarwick County CourthousesNewsome, J. Thomas, House
Notable people from Newport News
Ella FitzgeraldWilliam StyronPearl BaileyGabby DouglasFrankie FaisonEdmund M. ClarkeSonja SohnRichard KellyMichael VickHazel R. O'Leary
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Nearby cities
Smithfield (9 mi)Hampton (13 mi)Poquoson (13 mi)Williamsburg (17 mi)Portsmouth (18 mi)Norfolk (19 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Newport News, VA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Newport News, Virginia.

Miguel Hernandez, 60ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23602
Miguel Angel Hernandez, 60
Newport News · 23602
AKA Jose Hernandez, Miguel Hernandez
Kenneth Lamonte Moore, 50ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23607
AKA Boogy L Moore, Kenneth L Moore
Kenneth Jay Davis, 44ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23608
AKA Kenny Davis, Ken Davis
George Felix Flores, 81ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23607
George Walker Iii, 35ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23608
AKA George Walker, Fella Walker Iii
Paul Jordan Smith, 40ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23601
AKA Paul Smith, Paul J Smith
Charles Lee Younger, 53ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23607
AKA Charles Younger, Charles L Younger
Charles Lee Harrison, 72ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23607
Charles Wesley Thompson Jr, 77ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23607
AKA Charles W Thompson, Charles Wesley Thompson
Charles Henry Archer Iii, 54ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23605
AKA Charles Henery Archer, Charles Henry Archer
Charles Kenneth Wilson, 62ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23608
AKA Charles K Wilson, Charles Wilson
Charles Davis Iii, 66ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23607
AKA Charles Davis, Charles Davis
Joseph Merle Johnson, 62ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23601
AKA Joe Johnson, Joseph M Johnson
Joseph Smith Iii, 43ABSCONDER
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23607
AKA Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Iii
Jesus David Pou Torres, 48
Newport News · Newport News City County · 23602
AKA Jesus Pou, Jesus David Pou

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Newport News — frequently asked

What is the population of Newport News, Virginia?
Newport News has a population of about 184,774, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Newport News?
The median home value in Newport News is $243,300, and the median gross rent is $1,285/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Newport News safe? What is the crime rate?
Newport News Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 882 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Newport News face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Newport News County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, heat wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Newport News?
Newport News has 47 public schools (24 elementary, 7 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Newport News?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Newport News. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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