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Newport News city, VA: growth, migration and housing
Newport News city has 183,230 residents, down 1.5% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 7,889 households moved in and 8,498 moved out (-609 net), while a net $51.2M of income left. Median household income is $69,634, the median home $260,600 and median rent $1,339 a month.
In Virginia: 109th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 121st of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 63rd of 133 counties for median household income · 65th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Newport News city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton city, VA | 1,807 | $70.5M |
| York County, VA | 561 | $30.9M |
| Norfolk city, VA | 286 | $10.6M |
| Virginia Beach city, VA | 261 | $13.0M |
| James City County, VA | 227 | $11.4M |
| Chesapeake city, VA | 167 | $7.9M |
| Suffolk city, VA | 144 | $6.2M |
| Portsmouth city, VA | 141 | $4.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Newport News city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton city, VA | 1,796 | $68.4M |
| York County, VA | 609 | $36.8M |
| Virginia Beach city, VA | 293 | $14.3M |
| James City County, VA | 280 | $16.0M |
| Norfolk city, VA | 280 | $10.8M |
| Chesapeake city, VA | 188 | $9.1M |
| Suffolk city, VA | 185 | $10.4M |
| Portsmouth city, VA | 162 | $6.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.