Newport News, Virginia, Comprehensive Statistical and Demographic Analysis

Report Date: November 26, 2025

Population Demographics

Newport News has a 2025 estimated population of 181,702, representing a -2.44% decline from 2020 to 2025. The city exhibits significant racial diversity, with 43.44% Black or African American (78,929 residents), 37.50% White (68,130), 3.39% Asian (6,163), and 9.59% identifying as two or more races (17,420). The Hispanic/Latino population comprises 11.57% (21,015).

The median age is 34.2 years (2023), making Newport News younger than the state average. Approximately 22.66% of residents are under 18, while 15.31% are 65 or older. The 25-34 age group represents the largest cohort at 15.64% of the population.

Economic Indicators

The median household income in Newport News was $38,090 (2023). The unemployment rate stood at 4.6% as of August 2025, slightly higher than Virginia’s statewide rate of 3.6%. The Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metropolitan area reached approximately 4.3 million total employment as of July 2025.

Marital status data shows 40.21% of residents age 15+ have never married, 36.48% are married with spouse present, and 11.49% are divorced.

Crime Rates

Newport News has experienced significant crime reduction in recent years. In 2024, the city saw the most substantial decrease in homicides and non-fatal shootings in over a decade. According to crime statistics, residents face a 1 in 113 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime and 1 in 7 chance for property crime. However, Newport News and Portsmouth continue to have some of the highest crime rates in Virginia compared to other cities.

The city provides detailed crime statistics through its yearly crime reports at: https://www.nnva.gov/813/Yearly-Crime-Reports

Government Representatives

City of Newport News Officials

Mayor

Phillip Jones (27th Mayor, elected 2022, term expires 12/31/2026)

• Office Website: https://www.nnva.gov/2965/Office-of-Mayor-Phillip-Jones
• Phone: 757-926-8618
• Address: 2400 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607

Vice Mayor

Curtis D. Bethany III (North District 1, Seat B, term expires 12/31/2026)

• Phone: 757-926-8618

City Council Members

• Marcellus L. Harris III (North District 1, Seat A, term expires 12/31/2028)
• Cleon M. Long (Central District 2, Seat B, term expires 12/31/2026)
• Robert S. Coleman (Central District 2, Seat A, term expires 12/31/2028)
• Tina L. Vick (South District 3, Seat A, term expires 12/31/2028)
• John R. Eley III (South District 3, Seat B, term expires 12/31/2026)

All council members can be contacted at:

• Phone: 757-926-8618
• Website: https://www.nnva.gov/271/City-Council

City Treasurer

Marty Eubank

• Office Website: https://www.nnva.gov/376/Treasurer
• Phone: 757-926-8731
• Email: treasurer@nnva.gov
• Address: 2400 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607

Other Elected Officials

• Tiffany M. Boyle, Commissioner of the Revenue (Phone: 757-926-8752)
• Angela Reason, Clerk of Circuit Court (Phone: 757-926-8561)
• Gabriel A. Morgan, Sheriff (Phone: 757-926-8759)
• Howard E. Gwynn, Commonwealth’s Attorney (Phone: 757-928-6876)

Virginia State Representatives

State Senators

Senator Mamie E. Locke (D-23rd District)

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 757-825-5880
• Address: P.O. Box 9048, Hampton, VA 23670

Senator J.D. Danny Diggs (24th District)

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 757-888-7524
• Address: P.O. Box 1, Yorktown, VA 23690

House of Delegates

Delegate Shelly Simonds (D-70th District) – Newport News district

• Address: P.O. Box 2296, Newport News, VA 23609

Delegate Marcia “Cia” Price (D-85th District)

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 757-266-5935
• Address: P.O. Box 196, Newport News, VA 23607

Delegate W. Chad Green (69th District) – Parts of Newport News

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 757-219-2081

Virginia Statewide Officials

• Governor Glenn A. Youngkin (R)
  • Phone: 804-786-2211
  • Website: https://www.virginia.gov
• Lieutenant Governor Winsome E. Sears (R)
  • Phone: 804-786-2078
• Attorney General Jason S. Miyares (R)
  • Phone: 804-786-2071

Federal Representatives

U.S. Senators (representing all of Virginia)

Senator Tim Kaine (D)

• Senate Website: https://www.kaine.senate.gov
• Washington DC Office: 231 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
• Phone: 202-224-4024
• Richmond Office: 919 East Main Street, Suite 970, Richmond, VA 23219
• Richmond Phone: 804-771-2221

Senator Mark R. Warner (D)

• Senate Website: https://www.warner.senate.gov
• Washington DC Office: 703 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
• Phone: 202-224-2023
• Toll Free: 1-877-676-2759
• Norfolk Office: 101 W. Main St., Suite 4900, Norfolk, VA 23510
• Norfolk Phone: 757-441-3079

U.S. Representative

Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-3rd District)

Represents Newport News, Norfolk, Hampton, Portsmouth, and parts of Chesapeake

• House Website: https://bobbyscott.house.gov
• Washington DC Office: 2328 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
• Phone: 202-225-8351

Additional Resources

• City of Newport News Official Website: https://www.nnva.gov
• Newport News Elected Officials Page: https://www.nnva.gov/465/Elected-Officials
• Crime Statistics: https://www.nnva.gov/813/Yearly-Crime-Reports
• Economic Development Data: https://datausa.io/profile/geo/newport-news-city-va
• Demographics Data: https://www.ghrconnects.org/demographicdata?id=2990

Document prepared: November 26, 2025