Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

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2021 Population

114,514

2.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.1

0.286% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.2%

4.68% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,847

3.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$192,500

4.62% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

52,416

1.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA had a population of 115k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $55,847. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew from 112,233 to 114,514, a 2.03% increase and its median household income grew from $54,033 to $55,847, a 3.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), and White (Hispanic) (1.69%).

5.51% of the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are Tidewater Community College (3,312 degrees awarded in 2021) and Eastern Virginia Medical School (488 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was $192,500, and the homeownership rate was 51.5%.

Most people in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 2 cars per household.

Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA borders Isle of Wight, Southampton Counties, Suffolk & Franklin Cities PUMA, VA, Norfolk City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, Newport News City PUMA, VA, Hampton City PUMA, VA, Chesapeake City (Northeast) PUMA, VA, and Chesapeake City (South & West) PUMA, VA.

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is home to a population of 115k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.78% of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents were born outside of the country (4.33k people).

In 2021, there were 1.24 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.8k people) in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.27k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are Spanish (3,132 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (479 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (219 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,858

Women

50.6%

56,577

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 114,435 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
55.8k ± 1.04k
White (Non-Hispanic)
45k ± 711
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.27k ± 925

4.84%

Hispanic Population

5.54k people

4.84% of the people in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are hispanic (5.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
662 ± 630 people
Philippines
362 ± 466 people
China
337 ± 450 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Mexico, the natal country of 662 Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents, followed by Philippines with 362 and China with 337.

Foreign-Born Population

3.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.33k people

3.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.37k people

As of 2021, 3.78% of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA residents (4.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 3.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,132 households (2.94%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
479 households (0.45%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
219 households (0.206%)

5.51% of the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Spanish. 2.94% of the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,453 ± 570
Vietnam
2,429 ± 289
Gulf War (1990s)
1,632 ± 355

Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA employs 52.4k people. The largest industries in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are U. S. Navy (3,682 people), Ship & boat building (3,555 people), and Construction (3,027 people), and the highest paying industries are Other professional, scientific & technical services ($120,903), Legal services ($116,835), and Computer Systems Design ($100,759).

Males in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,353. The income inequality in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,163

Women

48.9%

26,251

Men

51.1%

The workforce of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA in 2020 was 51,414 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA.

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Occupations

52.4k

2021 Value

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 51.4k employees to 52.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, are Customer service representatives (1,149 people), Retail salespersons (1,143 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,065 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52.4k

2021 Value

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 51.4k employees to 52.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, are U. S. Navy (3,682 people), Ship & boat building (3,555 people), and Construction (3,027 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, though some of these residents may live in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,782

Median earning men ± $2,456

$31,425

Median earning women ± $1,300

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,899), Public Administration ($65,865), and Information ($59,659).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,104), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,473), and Construction ($40,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA awarded 3,800 degrees. The student population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,013 male students and 11,085 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are White (2,015 and 53.2%), followed by Black or African American (937 and 24.8%), Hispanic or Latino (274 and 7.24%), and Asian (264 and 6.97%).

The largest universities in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA by number of degrees awarded are Tidewater Community College (3,312 and 87.2%) and Eastern Virginia Medical School (488 and 12.8%).

The most popular majors in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA are General Studies (600 and 15.8%), General Social Sciences (354 and 9.32%), and General Business Administration & Management (257 and 6.76%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 18,098 students enrolled in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,240 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
257 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
600 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
354 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 257 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tidewater Community College
3,312 degrees awarded
Eastern Virginia Medical School
488 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tidewater Community College with 3,312 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,446 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA, which is 0.614 times less than the 2,354 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,015 degrees mean that there were 2.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 937 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($881) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.56% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.809% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.5k), Some college (22.9k), and Bachelors Degree (13.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was $192,500 in 2021, which is 0.786 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $184,000 to $192,500, a 4.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is 51.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is $55,847. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

Housing

Property

$192,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,404

$24,182

Median Property Taxes

±$1,080

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51.5% of the housing units in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA with a value of $177,476, followed by McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA and Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, with respective values of $171,856 and $158,176.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,847

Median Household Income

± $2,270

47k

Number of Households

± 1,685

In 2021, the median household income of the 47k households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA grew to $55,847 from the previous year's value of $54,033.

The following chart displays the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.416

2021 Wage GINI in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

0.416

2020 Wage GINI in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA

In 2021, the income inequality in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0289% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.6%)
Carpooled (9.37%)
Worked At Home (6.14%)

In 2021, 75.6% of workers in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.37%) and those who worked at home (6.14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.971% of the workforce in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA (18.9k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.1% of the population of Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 7.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,325 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.91%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

7.43%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA declined by 4.56% from 9.34% to 8.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Portsmouth & Norfolk (Southwest) Cities PUMA, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.