Portsmouth

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Overview for Portsmouth, VA

97,454 people live in Portsmouth, where the median age is 35.5 and the average individual income is $28,520. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

97,454

Total Population

35.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$28,520

Average individual Income

Around Portsmouth, VA

There's plenty to do around Portsmouth, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

4
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Less Than, Le Marche, and Post Secondary Brewing.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.35 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 3.33 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.24 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.93 miles 21 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.61 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.68 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth has 38,553 households, with an average household size of 2.43. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Portsmouth do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 97,454 people call Portsmouth home. The population density is 2,926.49 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

97,454

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.5

Median Age

48.37 / 51.63%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
38,553

Total Households

2.43

Average Household Size

$28,520

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Portsmouth, VA

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The following schools are within or nearby Portsmouth. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Simonsdale Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
2/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Churchland Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
1/5
Churchland Primary & Intermediate
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
Douglass Park Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
Lakeview Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
James Hurst Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
Central Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Portsmouth Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Tinker Bell Daycare
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
No rating available
Hodges Manor Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
John Tyler Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Westhaven Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
Churchland Academy Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
Christopher Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Sweethaven Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
Court Street Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Park View Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5

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