Newport News


Newport News is fast becoming a location of choice for companies whose employees want an appealing place to call home. The Chesapeake Bay, Port of Hampton Roads and the majestic James River serve as natural amenities for the region. Two national laboratories, a network of academic programs and research centers and a technology-focused business sector are supported by a skilled workforce, an exceptional quality of life and all the benefits of a major metropolitan area at a very modest cost.

Population - 2009
Total Population 192,635
Total Households 74,229
Median Age 31.9
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 05-09 ACS

Age Breakout
0-19 years 29.9%
20-24 years 8.4%
25-44 years 28.8%
45-64 years 22.3%
65+ years 10.5%
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 05-09 ACS
 
Median Household Income
Year Median HHI
2009 $48,124
2005 $43,938
2000 $36,597
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 05-09 ACS
 
Educational Attainment
Level %
Less than 9th grade 3.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.2%
High school graduate 29.9%
Some college, no degree 26.8%
Associates degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 15.0%
Graduate/Professional Degree 7.9%
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 05-09 ACS
Largest Employers

Canon Virginia, Inc.
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Newport News Shipbuilding
Riverside Health System
U.S. Department of Defense
*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities

 
Employment by Industry
Industry # Emp. % Emp.
Natural Resources and Mining 17 0.0%
Construction 3,306 3.5%
Manufacturing 23,324 24.6%
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 12,315 13.0%
Information 1,316 1.4%
Financial Activities 3,749 4.0%
Professional and Business Services 11,638 12.3%
Educational and Health Services 11,606 12.2%
Leisure and Hospitality 7,847 8.3%
Other Services 2,447 2.6%
Government 17,108 18.1%
*Source: VA Employment Commission

Labor Force 

Emp.
Civilian Labor Force 91,557
Employed 84,249
Unemployed 7,308
Unemployment Rate 8.0%
*Source: VA Employment Commission