Portsmouth, Virginia, is a city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of southeastern Virginia. With a population of 18,263 as of 2019, Portsmouth has a population density of 3,540 people per square mile. This makes it one of the most densely populated cities in Virginia. Portsmouth is well known for its local businesses and attractions including the Nauticus National Maritime Centre, Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Suffolk Peanut Fest. There are also year-round outdoor activities such as sailing, fishing and crabbing on the Elizabeth River or along the Chesapeake Bay. Local organizations such as the Downtown Portsmouth Council help to promote events and activities throughout the year and there are also many sports related events such as the Portsmouth Invitational tournament held here annually since 1953.
The population in Portsmouth (zip 23704) is 18,263. There are 3,589 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Portsmouth (zip 23704) is 35.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Portsmouth (zip 23704) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Portsmouth (zip 23704)
- 34.6% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 14.2% are married with children
- 34.7% have children, but are single
Race in Portsmouth (zip 23704)
- 21.7% are White
- 69.8% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 1.2% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander