Suffolk city's estimated 2025 population is 105,160 with a growth rate of 1.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Suffolk city is the 18th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 84,859 and has seen a growth of 23.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Suffolk city includes 47.54% White, 42.01% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (47.54%)
Black or African American (42.01%)
Two or more races (6.35%)
Asian (1.93%)
Other race (1.9%)
Native American (0.28%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,942 | 47.54% |
| Black or African American | 40,596 | 42.01% |
| Two or more races | 6,136 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 1,861 | 1.93% |
| Other race | 1,834 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 269 | 0.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Suffolk city's average per capita income is $55,585. Household income levels show a median of $90,089. The poverty rate stands at 9.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $129,892 | - |
| Families | $108,493 | $131,884 |
| Households | $90,089 | $115,247 |
| Non Families | $53,960 | $73,405 |
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