Newport News is a city in Virginia state in USA with a population of 179582 residents.. The poverty rate of Newport News is 14.8%, which is 6% higher than national average. The typical household in Newport News earns $54511 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 45.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Newport News, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Newport News remained 5.7%, which is 21% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Newport News, only 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Newport News is 102, which is 2% higher than national average. Median home value in Newport News is $194700 , which is 15% lower than national average. While median income in Newport News remained $54511, which is 19% lower than national average.