Suffolk city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Suffolk city is located in Virginia with a total population of 96,638. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Suffolk city is 38.7 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Suffolk city is $90,089. This is about average than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $329,600. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Suffolk city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 41.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (41.5% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.