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Newport News City
countyNewport News City, Virginia
Overview
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 51-700
- Country
- United States
- County
- Newport News City
Geography
- Region
- Hampton Roads, Tidewater region of Virginia
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Total Area
- 120 sq mi
- Land Area
- 69 sq mi
- Water Area
- 51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.070831
- Longitude
- -76.484444
- Climate
- Humid subtropical climate with cold to mild winters and hot, wet summers
- Notable Features
- James River · Hampton Roads Harbor · Chesapeake Bay
- Neighboring Areas
- James City County (Northwest) · York County (North and Northeast) · Hampton (East) · Portsmouth (Southeast) · Suffolk (South) · Isle of Wight County (Southwest and West) · Surry County (Northwest)
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 186,247
- Est. Population (2026)
- 181,558
- Median Age
- 34.4
- Median Income
- $69,634
- Poverty Rate
- 14.48%
- Owner-Occupied
- 48.1%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- Black or African American (41.18%), White (40.96%), Asian (3.32%), Other race (3.26%)
Governance
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 7 members
- School District
- Newport News Public Schools
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library
Economy
- Economic Profile
- Shipbuilding · Military · Tourism
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade
- Major Employers
- Newport News Shipbuilding · Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Education
- Schools
- 40
- Students
- 26,000
- Teachers
- 1,900
- Graduation Rate
- 97.3%
- School Districts
- Newport News Public Schools (NNPS)
- Colleges & Universities
- Christopher Newport University
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Interstate 64 · Hampton Roads Beltway · Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
- Utilities
- Municipal Water · Power · Fiber/Broadband
- Major Facilities
- Newport News Shipbuilding · Hospitals · Courthouse
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Newport News Park · The Mariners' Museum and Park · Huntington Park
- Parks & Trails
- 36 Public Parks · 50 miles of trails
History
- Founded
- 1621
- Incorporated
- 1896
- Named After
- Likely named after Captain Christopher Newport
- Historical Significance
- Significant hub for shipbuilding, trade, and transportation
- Key Events
- Played a role in the Peninsula Campaign during the Civil War · Served as a Port of Embarkation during WWI