Newport News, VA Demographics
A map of Newport News's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 76,870 | 41.3% |
White | 71,250 | 38.3% |
Hispanic | 19,288 | 10.4% |
Multiracial | 10,510 | 5.6% |
Asian | 6,230 | 3.3% |
Native American/Other | 2,099 | 1.1% |
Newport News, Virginia had a population of 186,247 in 2020. It was 38.3% White, 41.3% Black, 3.3% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newport News, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newport News is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Newport News's White Population
71,250 residents of Newport News identify as White, or 38.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Newport News considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newport News is ranked #586 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Newport News is less White than neighboring Bethel Manor (53.9% White), Carrollton (64.8% White), Smithfield (66.7% White), Benns Church (43.4% White), and Yorktown (82.4% White).
Newport News's Black Population
76,870 residents of Newport News identify as Black, or 41.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newport News considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newport News is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Newport News is more Black than neighboring Bethel Manor (16% Black), Carrollton (21.9% Black), Smithfield (24.1% Black), Benns Church (38.8% Black), and Yorktown (5.9% Black).
Newport News's Asian Population
6,230 residents of Newport News identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newport News roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newport News is ranked #164 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Newport News is more Asian than neighboring Carrollton (1.8% Asian), Smithfield (1.2% Asian), Benns Church (1.6% Asian), and Yorktown (0.5% Asian). Newport News is less Asian than neighboring Bethel Manor (3.5% Asian).
Newport News's Hispanic Population
19,288 residents of Newport News identify as Hispanic, or 10.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newport News roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newport News is ranked #155 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Newport News is more Hispanic than neighboring Carrollton (5.1% Hispanic), Smithfield (3.1% Hispanic), Benns Church (7.2% Hispanic), and Yorktown (5% Hispanic). Newport News is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethel Manor (15.8% Hispanic).
Newport News's Native American/Other Population
2,099 residents of Newport News identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newport News roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newport News is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Newport News is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carrollton (1% Native American/Other), Smithfield (0.8% Native American/Other), and Yorktown (0.9% Native American/Other). Newport News is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bethel Manor (1.7% Native American/Other), and Benns Church (1.5% Native American/Other).
Newport News's Multiracial Population
10,510 residents of Newport News identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newport News roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Newport News is ranked #127 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Newport News is more Multiracial than neighboring Carrollton (5.4% Multiracial), Smithfield (4.1% Multiracial), and Yorktown (5.4% Multiracial). Newport News is less Multiracial than neighboring Bethel Manor (9.1% Multiracial), and Benns Church (7.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.